Träger
/ˈtʁɛːɡɐ/masculine
The German word for bearer is Träger. Wiktionary also lists Trägerin.
Meaning: one who bears (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Träger | /ˈtʁɛːɡɐ/ /ˈtʁeːɡɐ/ |
masculine |
| Trägerin | feminine |
The term refers to one who bears.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun Träger is derived from the verb tragen, which means to carry or to bear.
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form Träger when referring to a single male bearer or a mixed-gender group. Use the feminine form Trägerin when referring specifically to a single female bearer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Träger is used for both the singular masculine noun and the plural noun for a group of bearers.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʁɛːɡɐ/
Did you know?
- In Germany, the term Träger is used to describe the official body or organization that sponsors a school or a non-profit, essentially acting as the 'bearer' of the institution's costs.
- In a technical sense, a Träger is not just a person, but also the German word for a structural beam or a support in a building.
- While Träger means 'bearer' for physical or biological loads, a person who 'bears' a title or owns a check is called an Inhaber.
Examples in context
- Die Kreditkarte ist auf den Inhaber ausgestellt.The credit card is issued to the bearer.
- Der Träger der Last war sehr stark.The bearer of the load was very strong.
- Er ist der Träger eines wichtigen Siegels.He is the bearer of an important seal.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are discussing a historical reenactment.
- HannahIst er der Träger der Flagge?Is he the bearer of the flag?
- JulianJa, er ist der offizielle Träger.Yes, he is the official bearer.
- HannahEr sieht sehr ernst aus.He looks very serious.
- JulianDas gehört zu seiner Rolle.That belongs to his role.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bearer” translations and entries Träger, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
