VERB
laden/ˈlaːdn̩/to load; to charge; to invite
laden is a German verb that means to load, to charge, or to invite. It is pronounced /ˈlaːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lud" and the past participle is "geladen".
Definitions
1.to put a load on or into something; to charge a device(devices or transport)
a.to place or put something onto or into a vehicle or receptacle
Er lädt die Koffer ins Auto.—He loads the suitcases into the car.
b.to charge a device with electricity
Sie lädt ihr Handy jeden Abend.—She charges her phone every evening.
2.to invite someone formally or as a guest(social)
a.to invite someone to an event or activity
Er lädt seine Freunde zum Geburtstag ein.—He invites his friends to his birthday.
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, or to invite. 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.
