Verb

sorgen

to care for, to ensure, to worry, to provide

Wer sorgt für die Getränke?

Who is taking care of the drinks?

Die Musik sorgt für gute Stimmung.

The music ensures a good atmosphere.

Sie sorgt sich um ihre Kinder.

She worries about her children.

((für sth.acc)) to care for / to ensure (sth.) Wer sorgt für die Musik?

((sich.acc)) ((um sth.acc)) to worry about (sth.) Ich sorge mich um die Zukunft.

((für sth.acc)) to cause / create (sth.) Das Wetter sorgt für Chaos.

Synonyms: sich kümmern; Antonyms: ignorieren

From Old High German 'sorgēn' (to grieve, worry), related to English 'sorrow'.

Think of 'sorrow' for the worrying meaning, but remember 'sorgen für' means taking action to prevent sorrow (providing).

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