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sich kümmern
/zɪç ˈkyːmɐn/
to take care of
Sie kümmert sich um ihre kranke Mutter.
She takes care of her sick mother.
general
To take responsibility for someone or something, often involving care or attention.
Er kümmert sich um den Garten.
He takes care of the garden.
Kannst du dich bitte um die Kinder kümmern?
Could you please take care of the children?
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express responsibility for someone or something.
Collocations
sich um jemanden kümmernto take care of someonesich um etwas kümmernto take care of something
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often followed by 'um' and the object of care, whether a person or a task.
Gold Rule
Reflexive Pronoun
Remember to use the reflexive pronoun 'sich' as it is a reflexive verb.
Word Origin
The phrase 'sich kümmern' is derived from the Middle High German 'kümern', meaning 'to worry' or 'to care'. The reflexive form 'sich kümmern' developed to express taking care of oneself or others.
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from personal care to professional responsibilities. It often implies a sense of duty or obligation.
Word Breakdown
sich
reflexive pronoun
pronounkümmern
to care for
verbDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch