This is the 1619th most frequent German word.
trug
"Trug" is the past tense of "tragen," meaning "carried" or "bore." It can also mean "deception" in a noun form.
In this sentence, 'trug' metaphorically represents bearing or encompassing an attribute, referring to the verb 'tragen.'
Die Aussage trug einen ironischen Unterton.
The statement carried an ironic undertone.
In this sentence, 'trug' is used as the past tense of the verb 'tragen,' which means 'to carry.'
Er trug einen schweren Koffer.
He carried a heavy suitcase.
Here, 'trug' is part of the phrase 'trug bei,' which means 'contributed' or 'added to.' It is used in a metaphorical sense for 'tragen.'