Example: Ich muss mich um die Pflanzen im Garten kümmern.
Definition
"Sich um etwas kümmern" means to take responsibility for something by attending to its needs or managing it. For example, it involves actively looking after or ensuring the well-being of plants, tasks, or people, as in the phrase 'Ich muss mich um die Pflanzen im Garten kümmern.'
Translations
take care of
ocuparse de
voor iets zorgen
tenir cura de
s'occuper de
Etymology
The phrase "sich um etwas kümmern" comes from the German verb "kümmern," which itself derives from Middle High German "kümmern," meaning to care or worry. The reflexive pronoun "sich" indicates the subject is acting upon themselves in relation to the object, showing personal involvement or responsibility.
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take care of