verpflegen
Translation
to cater for, to provide for, to feed, to nurse
Examples
Die Organisation verpflegt die Flüchtlinge.
The organization provides food for the refugees.
Der Sanitäter verpflegt den Verletzten.
The paramedic is tending to the injured person.
Wir müssen uns auf der Reise selbst verpflegen.
We have to cater for ourselves during the trip.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to cater for/provide for (sb.) The organization verpflegt the refugees.
sich ((selbst)) to cater for oneself We have to verpflegen ourselves on the trip.
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Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating completion or an action upon something) and 'pflegen' (to care for, to nurse). It implies providing complete care.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pflegen' (to care) being intensified by 'ver-'. It's about thoroughly providing for someone, especially with food or medical attention.