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carry

carry

Meaning of carry

English

to hold something and take it with you

Deutsch

Etwas in der Hand von Ort zu Ort bringen, z. B. eine Tasche.

carry

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈkæri/
American English
/ˈkæri/

carry with German translation

carry usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I carry my backpack to school.

Ich trage meinen Rucksack zur Schule.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He always carries an umbrella with him.

Er trägt immer einen Regenschirm bei sich.

carry synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between carry, take, bring, hold, lug, tote, and bear

🇬🇧English

to move something to another place

A1very often

ENPlease take your bag to the car.

🇬🇧English

to carry something to where the speaker is

A1very often

ENCan you bring the book here?

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

to have in your hands without moving it

A1very often

ENHold the baby carefully.

L
🇬🇧English
lug

informal: to carry something heavy with effort

B2rare word

ENHe had to lug the suitcase up the stairs.

🇬🇧English

American informal: to carry around

B2very rare word

ENShe totes her laptop to the café every day.

🇬🇧English

formal: to carry or support weight

B2rare word

ENThe bridge must bear heavy loads.

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carry belongs to the topic "Study Supplies →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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carry meaning: what does it mean?

to hold something and take it with you

carry pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

carry is pronounced as /ˈkæri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

carry definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich trage meinen Rucksack zur Schule. Translation: I carry my backpack to school.

Is carry part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, carry can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is carry part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, carry can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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