nounnoun

der Träger, –

support

Person, die etwas bei sich hat oder transportiert, oder Teil eines Gegenstands, das etwas stützt oder hält.

The German word "Träger" can have several meanings depending on the context:

  1. As a noun, it means "carrier" or "bearer," implying someone or something that carries or holds something else.
  2. It can also refer to a "support," such as a structural beam in construction, known as a "träger" because it carries or supports weight.
  3. In fashion, it denotes "straps," as in "Träger" of a dress or a tank top.
  4. Additionally, it can signify an institution or organization that carries responsibility or provides certain services, often referred to as a "service provider" or "sponsor."

Words with similar meanings include "Beförderer" (carrier), "Unterstützung" (support), "Stütze" (support), and "Anbieter" (provider).

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Examples

Die Träger der Brücke sind aus Stahl.noun

The supports of the bridge are made of steel.

Die Träger sind aus Stahl.noun

The supports are made of steel.

Die Säule ist der wichtigste Träger des Gebäudes.noun

The column is the most important support of the building.

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