No. 15,201 in German
tragbar
Portable.
In a sentence
Dieser Laptop ist sehr tragbar und leicht zu transportieren.
This laptop is very portable and easy to carry.
The word 'tragbar' is used here to describe an object that is easy to carry due to its size or design.
Die Kosten für die Reparatur sind tragbar für uns.
The costs for the repair are affordable for us.
The word 'tragbar' here is metaphorically used to mean 'affordable' or 'bearable' in the context of expenses.
Die Krankenschwester bringt eine tragbare Sauerstoffflasche für den Patienten.
The nurse brings a portable oxygen tank for the patient.
Here, 'tragbar' is applied literally to describe a device that is designed to be easily carried by someone.
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