Translation of German word "pflegen" to English
pflegen
Meaning
VerbTo nourish or nurse.
How to use
pflegen ('to care for / nurse / maintain / tend to / be accustomed to') is a weak verb: pflegt, pflegte, hat gepflegt. Einen Garten pflegen — To tend a garden. Freundschaft pflegen — To maintain friendship. Er pflegt zu sagen... — He is accustomed to saying / usually says...
🇬🇧 English
nurture
Example
Sie pflegt ihre kranke Mutter.
She cares for her sick mother.
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Common phrases
- Freundschaften pflegen— to maintain / nurture friendships
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe gepflegt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #974 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "pflegen"?▼
The German word "pflegen" is defined as: "To nourish or nurse."
What does the German word "pflegen" mean?▼
The German word "pflegen" means "nurture" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "pflegen"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sie pflegt ihre kranke Mutter." (which translates as "Example sentence for pflegen.").
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