Meaning 1neutral; clothing · 82%
A strip of fabric on a garment that passes over the shoulder.
Natural examples
Der linke Träger ihres Kleides ist gerissen.
The left strap of her dress has torn.
Das Sommerkleid hat dünne Träger und einen weiten Rock.
The summer dress has thin straps and a wide skirt.
Sie kürzte die Träger, damit das Kleid besser sitzt.
She shortened the straps so the dress would fit better.
Usage note
For clothing, Träger is commonly plural, as in a dress with wide shoulder straps; it has other distinct meanings.
Mini-lesson: Träger
A strip of fabric on a garment that passes over the shoulder. For clothing, Träger is commonly plural, as in a dress with wide shoulder straps; it has other distinct meanings.
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