pflegen
to care for, to groom, to maintain
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈpfleːɡn̩/
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Cultural Note
'Pflegen' encompasses both personal grooming ('Körperpflege') and caregiving ('Krankenpflege'). 'Gepflegt' (well-groomed, well-maintained) is a valued quality in German culture — it describes everything from a person's appearance to a well-kept garden. 'Pflegeprodukte' means care products.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie pflegt ihre Haut jeden Abend.
She cares for her skin every evening.
Er pflegt seinen kranken Vater.
He cares for his sick father.
Man sollte seine Beziehungen pflegen.
One should nurture one's relationships.