# tragend

tragend is a German adjective meaning “carrying”.

## Meanings

1. carrying, supporting, bearing
2. pregnant
3. fundamental

## Examples

- Tom folgte Maria, zwei Koffer tragend, nach. — Tom followed behind Mary, carrying two suitcases.
- Der eine Geige bei sich tragende Mann schien aufgebracht. — The man carrying a violin seemed upset.
- Atlas wird oft die Erde auf den Schultern tragend dargestellt. — Atlas is often depicted carrying the Earth on his shoulders.
- Tom wurde eine tragende Rolle in einem Gruselfilm angeboten. — Tom was offered a leading role in a horror movie.

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