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(Anglicism) A bag, especially a fashionable handbag or shoulder bag. The term is often used in the context of fashion and accessories.
Sie hat sich einen neuen Designer-Bag für den Sommer gekauft.
She bought herself a new designer bag for the summer.
airbag
(Colloquial, short for) airbag; the inflatable safety system in a vehicle that protects occupants in an accident.
Bei dem Unfall haben zum Glück beide Bags ausgelöst.
Luckily, both airbags deployed in the accident.
'Der Bag' is a loanword from English ('bag'). In German, it is used mainly in fashion and colloquial speech, and it is usually pronounced in English.
Wow, dein neuer Bag ist wirklich schick!
Wow, your new bag is really stylish!
When 'Bag' is mentioned, it usually means a fashionable handbag or shoulder bag. The term is very common in the fashion industry and in lifestyle magazines.
Für den Abend wählte sie einen kleinen, eleganten Bag.
For the evening, she chose a small, elegant bag.
Colloquially, 'der Bag' can also be an abbreviation for 'der Airbag' (the airbag). This meaning is only understandable in the context of cars, traffic safety, or accidents.
Nach dem leichten Zusammenstoß musste der Bag in der Werkstatt ausgetauscht werden.
After the minor collision, the airbag had to be replaced at the repair shop.
bag / pocket
Tasche and Bag can both refer to a fashionable handbag or shoulder bag. Tasche is the neutral standard German word, while Bag is influenced by English and is used especially in the language of fashion and advertising. Tasche is usually more suitable in everyday situations; in a fashionable context, Bag may sound appropriate.
Das Model präsentierte den neuen Bag auf der Modenschau.
The model presented the new bag at the fashion show.
Für den Stadtbummel nahm sie eine kleine schwarze Tasche mit.
She brought a small black bag for her walk around town.
