besorge

Besorge is the first-person singular present indicative form of the German verb besorgen. The verb means to procure, obtain, arrange, or take care of something for someone, effectively to provide or supply what is needed. It is commonly used for tangible needs such as groceries, tickets, or information, but can also refer to arranging services or tasks on someone’s behalf.

Etymology and related forms: besorgen stems from the prefix be- combined with sorgen (to care). The related noun Besorgung refers to the act of procuring or taking care of an errand, and Besorgungen is the plural form used for errands. A close synonym in many contexts is beschaffen, which likewise means to obtain or procure. The verb differs from sorgen, which means to worry or to care in a more general sense.

Usage: Besorge is used in everyday language to indicate that the speaker will obtain something for another or for themselves. Examples include: Ich besorge dir morgen die Tickets. (I’ll obtain the tickets for you tomorrow.) Wir müssen noch Lebensmittel besorgen. (We still need to procure groceries.) Ich besorge mir ein neues Buch. (I’m procuring myself a new book.) The phrase sich um etwas sorgen is a separate construction meaning to worry about something, and is not a direct part of besorgen.

See also: Besorgung, Besorgungen, beschaffen.

Overall, besorgen denotes the act of taking responsibility to obtain or arrange something needed by someone, often in practical, everyday contexts.