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Pflegen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Pflegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to care for", "to look after" or "to nurse".
Essential properties of "pflegen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: pflegen
- Simple past: pflegte
- Participle: gepflegt
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 "pflegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To care for someone/something"
- Definition: "To care for or attend to someone or something, especially sick or elderly people."
- Translation(s): to care for, to look after, to nurse, to tend
- Synonym(s): betreuen, versorgen, umsorgen
- Antonym(s): vernachlässigen
- Related word(s): Pflege, Pflegekraft, Pflegeheim
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie pflegt ihre kranke Mutter zu Hause.
- Der Gärtner pflegt die Blumen im Park.
- Wir müssen unsere Freundschaften pflegen.
2.) "To maintain something"
- Definition: "To maintain or keep something in good condition."
- Translation(s): to maintain, to keep, to cultivate
- Synonym(s): Instandhalten, Warten, Erhalten
- Antonym(s): Vernachlässigen
- Related word(s): Instandhaltung, Wartung, Erhaltung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er pflegt sein Auto regelmäßig.
- Wir müssen unsere Traditionen pflegen.
- Sie pflegt ihre Haut mit teuren Cremes.
3.) "To be accustomed to doing something"
- Definition: "To have the custom of doing something habitually."
- Translation(s): to be accustomed to, to be in the habit of, to tend to, to usually do
- Synonym(s): gewohnt sein, üblicherweise tun
- Related word(s): Gewohnheit, Brauch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er pflegt jeden Morgen eine Tasse Kaffee zu trinken.
- Sie pflegt früh ins Bett zu gehen.
- Wir pflegen am Wochenende spazieren zu gehen.