VERB
tragen/ˈtʁaːɡŋ̍/to carry; to wear; to bear
tragen is a German verb that means to carry, to wear, or to bear. It is pronounced /ˈtʁaːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trug" and the past participle is "getragen".
Definitions
1.to carry or transport something from one place to another(transporting something)
a.move something by holding or supporting it
Kannst du bitte den Koffer tragen?—Can you carry the suitcase, please?
2.to wear (clothes or accessories)(clothing)
a.to have something (especially clothes) on your body
Er trägt heute ein neues Hemd.—He is wearing a new shirt today.
3.to bear or shoulder responsibility, burden, or cost(responsibility/abstract)
a.to assume or take on
Sie muss die Verantwortung für ihre Entscheidung tragen.—She must bear the responsibility for her decision.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | tragen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trage |
| Present (du) | trägst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | trägt |
| Preterite (ich) | trug |
| Participle II | getragen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | trüge |
| Imperative (singular) | trag |
| Imperative (plural) | tragt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tragen" mean in English?
- "tragen" means to carry, to wear, or to bear. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "tragen"?
- "tragen" is pronounced /ˈtʁaːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "tragen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "tragen" is "getragen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "tragen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "tragen" becomes "trug" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "tragen"?
- "tragen" is a verb in German.
