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sorgen

/ˈzɔrɡən/ verb B1
  1. to take care of, to care for, to look after (intransitive) · Er sorgt für den Haushalt. He takes care of the household.· Sie sorgt für meine Kinder. She cares for my children.
  2. to bring about, to ensure, to cause [with für (+ accusative) ‘something’] (a result or incident) (intransitive) · Seine Aussage sorgte für einen Eklat. His statement caused a scandal.· Die Livemusik sorgte für gute Stimmung. Live music made for a good atmosphere.
  3. to worry, to be worried (reflexive) · Ich sorge mich um deine Gesundheit. I am worried about your health.· Sorg dich nicht! Don't worry!
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Verb forms

Infinitive
sorgen
Present (er)
sorgt
Präteritum (er)
sorgte
Perfekt (er)
hat gesorgt
Infinitive with zu
zu sorgen

From the library

Als der Bus am späten Nachmittag die Passhöhe erreichte, fielen die ersten Schneeflocken noch so leicht, dass sich niemand Sorgen machte.
Eingeschneit am Pass, p. 1 · C1

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