tragen in German

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tragen means "to carry" or "to wear," depending on context.

Primary meanings:

• To carry/hold (e.g., a bag, box): Ich trage eine Tasche. (I'm carrying a bag)
• To wear (clothes, glasses, etc.): Sie trägt eine Brille. (She wears glasses)

Related meanings:

• To support/bear (weight, responsibility): Die Säule trägt das Dach. (The pillar supports the roof)
• To bear (a name, feature): Er trägt den Namen seines Großvaters. (He bears his grandfather's name)

Common related forms:

• der Träger = carrier/wearer/supporter
• das Tragen = the carrying/wearing (gerund)

Related Topics: Clothing, Carrying Items, Modal Verbs with tragen

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