English–German
“carry” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʁaːgn̩/
Example
Du trägst die Tasche zum Auto.
You are carrying the bag to the car.
How to say “carry” in German
“Carry” in German is tragen.
Something remains supported by a person as the person moves, from a bag to clothing or a burden.
Example sentences with tragen
Kannst du die Kiste kurz tragen?
Can you carry the crate for a moment?
Tips for using tragen
- Unlike anziehen, which describes putting clothing on, tragen describes having clothing, shoes, or accessories on the body.
Other German words for “carry”
Ich transportiere das Paket zum Nachbarn.
I am carrying the package to the neighbor.