bags
word · lemma: bag
/ˈbæɡz/
bagz
/bˈæɡz/
bagz
Definition
Bags are containers made of paper, plastic, cloth, leather, or other materials, used for carrying or storing things. The word can refer to shopping bags, handbags, backpacks, or similar items.
Usage & Nuances
Usually the plural of 'bag'. The exact meaning depends on context: 'shopping bags', 'school bags', 'under-eye bags', etc. Do not confuse it with the verb 'bag' meaning to put something in a bag or, informally, to get or claim something.
Spanish: bolsas - bolsas de plástico - sacosPortuguese (BR): bolsas - sacolas - malas pequenasPortuguese (PT): sacos - malas pequenas - carteirasChinese (Simplified): 袋子 - 包Chinese (Traditional): 袋子 - 包Hindi: बैग - थैलियाँArabic: أكياس - حقائبBengali: ব্যাগ - থলিRussian: сумки - пакетыJapanese: バッグ - 袋Vietnamese: túiKorean: 가방Turkish: çanta - poşetUrdu: بیگ - تھیلیIndonesian: tas - kantong
Example Sentences
I put the apples in two bags.
basic
Her bags are by the door.
basic
We need more bags from the store.
basic
I left my gym bags in the car again.
natural
Can you grab those bags before we leave?
natural
After the trip, we were living out of bags for a week.
natural