laden/ˈlaːdn̩/to load; to charge (a battery); to invite (old-fashioned)
laden is a German verb that means to load, to charge (a battery), or to invite (old-fashioned). It is pronounced /ˈlaːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lud" and the past participle is "geladen".
Definitions
1.to put or place goods, people, or items into a vehicle or container(transport, logistics)
a.to put something onto or into a vehicle/container
Wir müssen das Auto noch laden, bevor wir losfahren.—We still have to load the car before we leave.
2.to charge, supply energy to (a battery or device)(technology, electronics)
a.to charge an electric device
Ich muss mein Handy laden.—I need to charge my phone.
3.to invite someone (used mainly in fixed expressions or older language)(old-fashioned, formal)
a.to formally invite someone
Er lud sie zu seiner Geburtstagsfeier.—He invited her to his birthday party.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | laden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lade |
| Present (du) | lädst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | lädt |
| Preterite (ich) | lud |
| Participle II | geladen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | lüde |
| Imperative (singular) | lade |
| Imperative (plural) | ladet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "laden" mean in English?
- "laden" means to load, to charge (a battery), or to invite (old-fashioned). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "laden"?
- "laden" is pronounced /ˈlaːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "laden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "laden" is "geladen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "laden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "laden" becomes "lud" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "laden"?
- "laden" is a verb in German.
