versorgen

/fɛɐ̯ˈzɔʁɡn̩/

verb B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: versorgt
past: versorgte
perfect: hat versorgt

Meaning

to provide for, to supply
- Sie versorgt ihre kranke Mutter.
  
  She takes care of her sick mother.
- Die Kinder versorgen den Hund, wenn wir im Urlaub sind. Sie füttern und streicheln ihn.
  
  The children take care of the dog when we are on holiday. They feed and stroke him.

Similar words

beliefern

Close synonyms for "to supply"; beliefern is specifically commercial (a supplier delivering goods), versorgen is the broader word, also used for providing care.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

suministrar

suministrar is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "to supply, to provide for."

English

furnish

Close — to provide for/supply relates to furnishing.

Practice

1 What does versorgen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Sie ___ ihre kranke Mutter.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches versorgen?

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Last updated 2026-09-24