Kümmern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kümmern" is used as verb with the meaning of "take care of", "look after" or "attend to".

Essential properties of "kümmern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: kümmern
Simple past: kümmerte
Participle: gekümmert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "kümmern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To take care of or look after someone or something"

Definition: "To take care of something or someone, to look after, to attend to."
Translation(s): take care of, look after, attend to, care for
Synonym(s): sorgen für, Betreuen, Pflegen
Antonym(s): Vernachlässigen
Related word(s): sich sorgen, Versorgen, Besorgen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie kümmert sich um ihre kranke Mutter.She takes care of her sick mother.
Wer kümmert sich um die Pflanzen, während wir im Urlaub sind?Who will look after the plants while we are on vacation?
Er kümmert sich nicht um seine Gesundheit.He doesn't care about his health.

2.) "To worry about or be concerned with something or someone"

Definition: "To worry about something or someone, to be concerned about."
Translation(s): worry about, be concerned about, care about, concern
Synonym(s): sich sorgen, Beunruhigung
Antonym(s): Gleichgültig sein
Related word(s): bekümmern, Sorge

📝 Some usage examples:

Das kümmert mich nicht.That doesn't concern me.
Es kümmert ihn, dass seine Freundin krank ist.It worries him that his girlfriend is sick.
Was andere denken, kümmert sie nicht.What others think doesn't concern her.

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