Versorgen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Versorgen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to provide", "to supply" or "to furnish".

Essential properties of "versorgen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: versorgen
  • Simple past: versorgte
  • Participle: versorgt

See full conjugation of versorgen

regulartransitive
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 "versorgen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To provide someone with necessities or care for their well-being"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Eltern versorgen ihre Kinder mit allem Nötigen.The parents provide their children with everything necessary.
  2. Der Arzt versorgt die Wunde des Patienten.The doctor treats the patient's wound.
  3. Wir müssen die Flüchtlinge mit Nahrung und Unterkunft versorgen.We must provide the refugees with food and shelter.

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie versorgt ihre kranke Mutter zu Hause.She takes care of her sick mother at home.
  2. Wer versorgt die Haustiere während unseres Urlaubs?Who will look after the pets during our vacation?
  3. Der Gärtner versorgt die Pflanzen im Gewächshaus.The gardener tends to the plants in the greenhouse.

3.) "To store or put away securely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte versorge die Lebensmittel im Kühlschrank.Please put away the groceries in the refrigerator.
  2. Er versorgte die wichtigen Dokumente in einem Tresor.He stored the important documents in a safe.
  3. Wir müssen das Werkzeug nach der Arbeit ordentlich versorgen.We need to put away the tools properly after work.
Search more words →