sorgen
Translation
to care for, to provide for, to worry, to ensure
Examples
Eine Mutter sorgt für ihr Kind.
A mother cares for her child.
Er sorgt sich oft um die Zukunft.
He often worries about the future.
Der Gastgeber sorgt für gute Musik.
The host provides good music.
Grammar Patterns
to care for/provide for ((sb./sth.)) ((für+4)) sorgen She cares for her children.
to worry about ((sb./sth.)) sich ((um+4)) sorgen He worries about his future.
Similar Words
sich kümmern um (to take care of), sich Sorgen machen um (to worry about)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'die Sorge' (care, worry).
Memory Tips
Pay attention to the preposition: 'sorgen für' means to care FOR someone/something (positive), while the reflexive 'sich sorgen um' means to worry ABOUT something (negative).