getragen
solemn
Ceremonial, slow, and dignified in manner. Often used for music, a way of speaking, or movements.
EXAMPLE
Die Trauerfeier wurde von getragener Orgelmusik begleitet.
The funeral service was accompanied by solemn organ music.
getragen
solemn / supported / used
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Meanings
getragen von
supported by
Ideally supported, sustained, or driven by something or someone.
EXAMPLE
Die Entscheidung wurde vom Willen der gesamten Belegschaft getragen.
The decision was supported by the will of the entire workforce.
getragen
used
Describes clothing or shoes that have already been used by someone, meaning they are no longer new. Synonymous with 'secondhand.'
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Flohmarkt kann man oft gut erhaltene, getragene Markenkleidung finden.
At the flea market, you can often find well-preserved, used designer clothing.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Getragen' is the past participle of the verb 'tragen' (to carry, to wear). All meanings derive from 'tragen': to 'carry' a solemn mood, to be 'getragen' (supported) by an idea, or to have 'getragen' (worn) clothing.
EXAMPLE
Seine Rede war von großem Ernst getragen.
His speech was supported by great seriousness.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the context: If 'getragen' refers to music, a speech, or the atmosphere, it means 'feierlich' (solemn). If the preposition 'von' follows, it means 'unterstützt' (supported). If it describes clothing, it means 'gebraucht' (used).
EXAMPLE
Die Musik war langsam und getragen.
The music was slow and solemn.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'feierlich' (solemn), 'getragen' often describes acoustic or atmospheric things. Common combinations are 'getragene Musik' (solemn music), 'getragene Worte' (solemn words), 'eine getragene Stimmung' (a solemn mood), or 'mit getragener Stimme sprechen' (to speak in a solemn voice).
EXAMPLE
Der Priester sprach mit getragener Stimme das Gebet.
The priest said the prayer in a solemn voice.
Fixed preposition
In the meaning of 'unterstützt' (supported), 'getragen' almost always appears in the fixed combination 'getragen von' followed by a noun in the dative. The noun describes the source of the support, e.g., people, ideas, or feelings.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Forschung war von der Hoffnung auf eine Entdeckung getragen.
Her research was supported by the hope of a discovery.
Compare with
getragen vs gebraucht
used
When talking about clothing, gebraucht and getragen can both mean that it is not new. Gebraucht generally describes its used condition, while getragen explicitly says that someone has worn it. Gebraucht is suitable for secondhand goods; use getragen when you want to emphasize that the item was actually worn.
getragen
Die nur einmal getragene Jacke sieht noch neu aus.
The jacket, which has only been worn once, still looks new.
gebraucht
Die gebrauchte Jacke wird im Secondhandladen verkauft.
The used jacket is being sold at the secondhand store.
In real life
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