tragen
to wear, to carry
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈtʁaːɡn̩/
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Cultural Note
'Tragen' is a strong (irregular) verb with a vowel change in the second and third person singular. It means both 'to wear' and 'to carry,' so context is key. 'Was trägst du?' can mean either 'What are you wearing?' or 'What are you carrying?'
📝 Example Sentences
Sie trägt ein rotes Kleid.
She is wearing a red dress.
Er trägt immer eine Brille.
He always wears glasses.
Kannst du die Tasche tragen?
Can you carry the bag?