mit|tragen
Translation
to help carry, to bear jointly, to endorse, to support
Examples
Kannst du die Tasche mittragen?
Can you help carry the bag?
Er muss die Konsequenzen mittragen.
He has to bear the consequences jointly.
Ich trage diese Entscheidung nicht mit.
I do not support this decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to help carry (sth.) Can you help carry the bag?
((sth.)) to bear (sth.) jointly He has to bear the consequences jointly.
((sth.)) to support/endorse (sth.) I do not support this decision.
Similar Words
unterstützen (to support), helfen (to help), befürworten (to endorse)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'mit-' (with, along) and the verb 'tragen' (to carry). Literally 'to carry with'.
Memory Tips
Picture two people carrying a heavy object 'mit' (with) each other. This helps remember both the literal sense (help carry) and the figurative one (share responsibility).