Träger/ˈtʁɛːɡɐ/carrier; bearer; strap
Träger is a German noun that means carrier, bearer, or strap. It is pronounced /ˈtʁɛːɡɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Träger".
Definitions
1.person, group, or institution carrying or supporting something(general/role)
a.individual or organization that bears responsibility, transmits, or supports something
Der Träger der Veranstaltung ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein.—The organizer of the event is a non-profit association.
b.person who wears something (physical or abstract)
Er ist Träger des Bundesverdienstkreuzes.—He is a recipient of the Federal Cross of Merit.
2.component or part that holds, supports, or carries something(technical/object)
a.supporting beam or structural member
Die Träger aus Stahl halten das Dach.—The steel beams support the roof.
3.narrow band or strip to hold clothing on the body(clothing)
a.shoulder strap on clothing
Die Träger des Kleides sind zu lang.—The straps of the dress are too long.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Träger | die Träger |
| Genitive | des Trägers | der Träger |
| Dative | dem Träger | den Trägern |
| Accusative | den Träger | die Träger |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Träger" mean in English?
- "Träger" means carrier, bearer, or strap. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Träger"?
- "Träger" is pronounced /ˈtʁɛːɡɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Träger" der, die, or das?
- "Träger" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Träger"?
- The plural of "Träger" is "Träger".
- What part of speech is "Träger"?
- "Träger" is a noun in German.
