pflegen
Translation
to care for, to maintain, to nurse, to be accustomed to
Examples
Sie pflegt ihre kranke Mutter.
She cares for her sick mother.
Er pflegt seinen Garten gut.
He maintains his garden well.
Er pflegt morgens zu joggen.
He is accustomed to jogging in the mornings.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) to care for/maintain sb./sth. The nurse is caring for the patient.
((zu))+((Infinitiv)) to be accustomed to do sth. She used to sleep in on Sundays.
Similar Words
Synonyms: betreuen, versorgen; Antonyms: vernachlässigen
Etymology
From Old High German 'pflegan', meaning 'to take responsibility for, to be accustomed to'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a nurse 'fleeing' (sounds like pflegen) to the patient's side to care for them.