laden
load · charge · download
Etwas in ein Fahrzeug oder einen Behälter legen oder hineinbringen, um es zu transportieren oder zu speichern.
The German word "laden" is a verb meaning "to load" or "to charge".
- The root "laden" itself means "to load" (e.g., loading a truck or a device).
- It is used in contexts like loading goods ("die Ware laden") or charging a battery/device (e.g., battery laden = charging a battery).
Similar words:
- aufladen (to charge, especially electronic devices)
- beladen (to load something with goods)
- befüllen (to fill)
Differences:
- "laden" is a more general term for loading or charging.
- "aufladen" specifically refers to charging (usually batteries).
- "beladen" emphasizes loading something, often fully or heavily.
- "befüllen" focuses on filling content, often inside containers.
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Examples
Ich lade meinen Koffer in den Kofferraum.verb
I am loading my suitcase into the trunk.
Du musst dein Handy laden, bevor wir gehen.verb
You need to charge your phone before we go.
Sie laden die App auf ihr Smartphone herunter.verb
They download the app onto their smartphone.
Sie laden das Programm herunter.verb
They download the program.
Wir luden gestern die schweren Möbel auf den Wagen.verb
We loaded the heavy furniture onto the cart.
Warum hast du gestern das Auto an der Ladesäule geladen?verb
Why did you charge the car at the charging station yesterday?
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