tragen
Translation
to carry, to wear, to bear, to support
Examples
Er trägt einen schweren Koffer.
He is carrying a heavy suitcase.
Sie trägt ein rotes Kleid.
She is wearing a red dress.
Der Pfeiler trägt das Dach.
The pillar supports the roof.
Die Firma trägt die Kosten.
The company bears the costs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to carry/wear)) to carry or wear something He carries a bag. She wears a hat.
((responsibility)) ((for sth.)) ((to bear)) to bear responsibility for something The manager bears the responsibility for the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schleppen (to drag), anhaben (to wear); Antonyms: ablegen (to take off)
Etymology
From Old High German 'tragan', related to the English word 'drag'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'dragging' a heavy bag, which is a form of 'carrying' (tragen). Also, you 'wear' a tragic mask.