English–German
“take care of” in German
How to say “take care of” in German
“Take care of” in German is kümmern.
Concern becomes practical action: a person deals with a need, problem, or responsibility rather than merely noticing it.
Example sentences with kümmern
Wer kümmert sich um die Anmeldung für den Kurs?
Who handles the registration for the course?
Tips for using kümmern
- Sich kümmern normally requires mich, dich, sich, or another reflexive form, while the cared-for person or thing follows um in the accusative.
Other German words for “take care of”
Sie hütet heute die Kinder ihrer Schwester.
She is taking care of her sister's children today.
Sie sorgt für die Kinder.
She takes care of the children.
Meine Mutter pflegt ihre kranke Nachbarin.
My mother takes care of her sick neighbor.
Ich betreue heute die Kinder.
I'm taking care of the children today.