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(transporting something)
a.to physically transport an object
Er trug den schweren Koffer die Treppe hinauf.—He carried the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
2.to have something on one’s body as clothing or accessory(wearing)
a.to wear clothes or jewelry
Sie trägt heute ein rotes Kleid.—She is wearing a red dress today.
3.to bear or endure (usually abstract or figurative)(bearing, enduring)
a.to bear responsibility or consequences
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.
