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tragen

English translation of tragen

wear

The German word 'tragen' is used to express the action of wearing clothes or accessories. It is a verb that can be conjugated according to the subject and tense. For example, 'Ich trage eine Jacke' means 'I wear a jacket'.


Example sentences using: tragen

Ich trage meine neue Jacke.

English translation of Ich trage meine neue Jacke.

I am wearing my new jacket.

In this sentence, 'tragen' is used in the context of wearing something. The speaker is referring to their new jacket and using 'tragen' to indicate they are currently wearing it.

Kannst du die Taschen tragen?

English translation of Kannst du die Taschen tragen?

Can you carry the bags?

Here, 'tragen' is being used in the context of physically carrying something. The speaker is asking if the listener can carry the bags.

Wir tragen die Verantwortung dafür.

English translation of Wir tragen die Verantwortung dafür.

We bear the responsibility for it.

In this phrase, 'tragen' portrays the metaphorical meaning of bearing or assuming something. In this case, it's about responsibility for something.

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