This is the 2043rd most frequent German word.
pflegen
To care for, maintain, or nurture.
In this sentence, 'pflegen' is used to mean 'to take care of' or 'to maintain' something actively and regularly.
Ich pflege jeden Morgen meinen Garten.
I tend to my garden every morning.
Here, 'pflegen' expresses the idea of maintaining or fostering something, emphasizing relationships or intangible elements.
In meiner Familie pflegen wir eine enge Bindung.
In my family, we nurture a close bond.
In this context, 'pflegen' indicates the habitual or typical behavior or practice, often paired with an infinitive verb to describe the action.