Dragen
Example: Ik draag een zware tas naar school.
Definition
"Dragen" means to carry or support the weight of something, typically by holding it with one's hands, arms, or on the body. For example, in the phrase "Ik draag een zware tas naar school," it refers to carrying a heavy bag to school.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "dragen" originates from the Old Dutch word "dragan," which is related to the Old High German "tragen" and Old English "dragan," all meaning to carry or bear. Did you know? These words share a common Proto-Germanic root *draganą, highlighting how closely related Germanic languages are.
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"Dragen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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