The German verb "tragen" means "to carry, to wear" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "tragen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "tragen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | trage |
| du | you (informal) | trägst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | trägt |
| wir | we | tragen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | tragt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | tragen |
Er trägt eine Brille.
He wears glasses.
How to Conjugate "tragen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | trug |
| du | you (informal) | trugst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | trug |
| wir | we | trugen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | trugt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | trugen |
Er trug die Verantwortung allein.
He carried the responsibility alone.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe getragen |
| du | you (informal) | hast getragen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat getragen |
| wir | we | haben getragen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt getragen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben getragen |
Er hat den Koffer getragen.
He has carried the suitcase.
How to Conjugate "tragen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte getragen |
| du | you (informal) | hattest getragen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte getragen |
| wir | we | hatten getragen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet getragen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten getragen |
Er hatte die Brille getragen.
He had worn the glasses.
How to Conjugate "tragen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde tragen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst tragen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird tragen |
| wir | we | werden tragen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet tragen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden tragen |
Er wird die Verantwortung tragen.
He will bear the responsibility.
How to Conjugate "tragen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | trage |
| du | you (informal) | tragest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | trage |
| wir | we | tragen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | traget |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | tragen |
Sie sagt, er trage den Mantel.
She says he wears the coat.
How to Conjugate "tragen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | trüge |
| du | you (informal) | trügest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | trüge |
| wir | we | trügen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | trüget |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | trügen |
Er trüge die schwere Tasche allein.
He would carry the heavy bag alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About "tragen"
Is "tragen" regular or irregular in German?
"Tragen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "tragen" mean in English?
The German verb "tragen" means "to carry, to wear" in English.
How do you conjugate "tragen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → trage, du → trägst, er/sie/es → trägt, wir → tragen, ihr → tragt, sie/Sie → tragen.
How many tenses does "tragen" have in German?
"Tragen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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