verb
verpflegen
provide
Jemandem Essen, Trinken und alles Nötige zum Leben geben.
The German word "verpflegen" is a verb meaning "to provide with food" or "to cater for". It comes from "Pflege" (care, nursing), so "verpflegen" literally involves taking care of someone's nourishment.
Similar words:
- bewirten (to host, to entertain with food and drink)
- ernähren (to nourish, to feed)
- verköstigen (to serve food to someone)
Difference:
- verpflegen emphasizes the provision or supply of meals, often in institutional contexts (e.g., in schools, the military).
- bewirten focuses more on hospitality and hosting.
- ernähren is about general nutrition, not necessarily the act of providing meals.
- verköstigen is more informal and refers to serving or tasting food.
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Examples
Er verpflegt sich auf seiner Reise selbst.verb
He provides for himself on his journey.
Mitarbeiter verpflegen an stressigen Tagen oft ihre Kollegen mit Snacks.verb
Employees often provide their colleagues with snacks on stressful days.
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