laden/ˈlaːdn̩/to load; to charge (battery); to invite (formal)
laden is a German verb that means to load, to charge (battery), or to invite (formal). It is pronounced /ˈlaːdn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lud" and the past participle is "geladen".
Definitions
1.to put goods or items onto/in something (e.g., a vehicle, device)(transport, objects)
a.to load objects onto/in a vehicle, device, etc.
Wir haben den Lkw mit Kisten geladen.—We loaded the truck with boxes.
2.to fill with electrical energy(energy, batteries)
a.to charge a battery or device
Ich habe mein Handy über Nacht geladen.—I charged my phone overnight.
3.to invite officially (to summon)(formal, invitations; only in certain contexts, e.g., amtlich)
a.to invite or summon someone officially
Der Zeuge wurde vor Gericht geladen.—The witness was summoned to court.
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 (battery), or to invite (formal). 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.
