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, movement)
a.to have something in your hands or arms and move it
Kannst du bitte die Kisten ins Wohnzimmer tragen?—Can you please carry the boxes into the living room?
2.to wear clothes or accessories(clothing)
a.to have something on your body as clothing
Sie trägt heute ein rotes Kleid.—She is wearing a red dress today.
3.to bear, endure or take on responsibility, costs, etc.(responsibility, consequence)
a.to take responsibility or bear consequences
Jeder muss die Folgen seiner Entscheidungen tragen.—Everyone must bear the consequences of their decisions.
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.
