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 something from one place to another(transport)
a.physically move something by supporting it
Er trägt die Tasche nach Hause.—He is carrying the bag home.
2.to wear (clothes or an accessory)(clothing)
a.to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Sie trägt ein rotes Kleid.—She is wearing a red dress.
3.to bear (something abstract, e.g. responsibility, a name)(responsibility/abstract)
a.to have or bear something not physical
Er trägt die Verantwortung für das Projekt.—He bears the 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.
