der Träger
Translation
carrier, bearer, wearer, support, girder
Examples
Der Träger brachte das Paket.
The carrier brought the package.
Er ist der Träger des gelben Trikots.
He is the wearer of the yellow jersey.
Die Last ruht auf den Trägern.
The load rests on the girders.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) carrier/wearer of sth. He is the wearer of the yellow jersey.
((for sth.)) support for sth. The girders for the bridge are made of steel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Halter (holder), Stütze (support)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'tragen' (to carry). A 'Träger' is a person or thing that carries something.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'tragen' (to carry). The '-er' suffix often denotes a person or thing performing the action, so a 'Träger' is a 'carrier'.