Prendersi cura
Example: Devo prendermi cura del giardino ogni mattina.
Definition
"Prendersi cura" means to take responsibility for the well-being of someone or something by providing attention, help, or maintenance, as in the phrase 'Devo prendermi cura del giardino ogni mattina', meaning 'I have to take care of the garden every morning.'
Etymology
The phrase "prendersi cura" comes from the Italian verbs 'prendere' meaning 'to take' and 'cura' meaning 'care'. It literally translates to 'take care', reflecting the action of assuming responsibility or attention. Did you know that 'cura' derives from Latin, where it also signified careful attention or concern?
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