adjective
tragbar
portable
Etwas ist so klein oder leicht, dass man es einfach mit der Hand von einem Ort zum anderen bringen kann.
Definition & meaning
The German adjective tragbar has two primary meanings depending on the context:
- Portable / Wearable: Something that can be carried by hand or worn on the body. This is often used for electronic devices (like a laptop) or clothing.
- Acceptable / Bearable: In a figurative sense, it refers to something that can be tolerated, accepted, or carried out without negative consequences. For example, a "tragbare Lösung" is a solution that is acceptable to all parties involved.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is an adjective. It can be used attributively (e.g., ein tragbarer Computer) or predicatively (e.g., Diese Entscheidung ist nicht tragbar).
- Word origin: It is a compound word derived from the verb tragen (to carry/to wear) and the suffix -bar (which functions similarly to the English suffix "-able," meaning "capable of being"). Literally, it means "capable of being carried."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- Mobile (for objects)
- Akzeptabel (for situations)
- Zumutbar (for conditions/situations)
- Vertretbar (defensible/justifiable)
Antonyms
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Examples
Das Gerät ist leicht und tragbar.adjective
The device is light and portable.
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