Before you start
Meet sorgen
Read how the verb is used, then write your own 10 sentences with it.
All 3 meanings
- (intransitive) to take care of, to care for, to look after [with für (+ accusative) ‘someone/something’]
- (intransitive) to bring about, to ensure, to cause [with für (+ accusative) ‘something’] (a result or incident)
- (accusative reflexive) to worry, to be worried [with um (+ accusative) ‘about something’]
Forms
How sorgen changes
| Pronoun | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | sorge | sorgte |
| du | sorgst | sorgtest |
| er/sie/es | sorgt | sorgte |
| wir | sorgen | sorgten |
| ihr | sorgt | sorgtet |
| Sie | sorgen | sorgten |
Partizip II gesorgt · Perfekt with haben
Three examples
- 1Ich sorge für meine Familie.I take care of my family.care for someone
- 2Sie hat für genug Essen gesorgt.She made sure there was enough food.Perfekt with haben
- 3Ich hoffe, dass du dich nicht sorgst.I hope you aren’t worrying.verb at the end after dass