English–German

“stretcher” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁaːgə/

Example

Die Trage steht im Flur.

The stretcher is in the hallway.

Illustration for Trage (stretcher)

How to say “stretcher” in German

“Stretcher” in German is Trage.

A rigid carrying platform supports a patient while rescuers move the platform together.

Full entry for Trage: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Trage

Die Sanitäter fixierten den Verletzten auf der Trage.

The paramedics secured the injured person on the stretcher.

Tips for using Trage

  • Auf die Trage legen takes the accusative for placing someone onto it, while auf der Trage liegen takes the dative for a fixed position.

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