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 by hand, on the body, etc.(transport)
a.to move something from one place to another
Er trägt die Taschen in die Wohnung.—He carries the bags into the apartment.
2.to wear (clothing, accessories)(clothing)
a.to have clothes on one's body
Sie trägt heute ein rotes Kleid.—She is wearing a red dress today.
3.to bear or endure (abstract things, e.g. responsibility, costs)(responsibility/abstract)
a.to take on responsibility
Er trägt die Verantwortung für das Projekt.—He bears responsibility for the project.
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.
