Tragen
Example: Ich trage heute eine rote Jacke zur Schule.
Definition
"Tragen" means to carry or wear something, such as clothing or objects. It specifically refers to the act of supporting or holding items on one's body or transporting them from one place to another, as in "Ich trage heute eine rote Jacke zur Schule" (I am wearing a red jacket to school today).
Etymology
The German verb "tragen" comes from Old High German "tragēn," meaning to carry or bear. It is related to the English word "drag" and shares roots in the Proto-Germanic language. Did you know? The word is connected to the idea of bearing weight, which is why it encompasses both wearing clothes and carrying objects.
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"Tragen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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