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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.
'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
'die Tasche' and 'der Bag' can both mean a container for carrying things. 'Tasche' is the normal German term and fits in almost all everyday situations. 'Bag' is an Anglicism and is used especially in fashion, advertising, or casual language for a fashionable handbag or shoulder bag. Learners may confuse the words because 'bag' is very general in English. In German, 'Tasche' is usually safer and more neutral. 'Bag' sounds more specific and often more fashionable.
Meine Nachbarin trägt beim Einkaufen einen neuen schwarzen Bag.
My neighbor carries a new black bag when she goes shopping.
Für das Training hat der Mitarbeiter eine große Tasche gepackt.
The employee packed a large bag for training.