Ladung/ˈlaːdʊŋ/load; cargo; subpoena
Ladung is a German noun that means load, cargo, or subpoena. It is pronounced /ˈlaːdʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ladungen".
Definitions
1.Goods or material loaded onto a vehicle or container(transport, logistics)
a.the act or result of loading; the items loaded
Die Ladung wurde auf den Lastwagen verladen.—The load was loaded onto the truck.
b.shipment or cargo
Die Ladung kommt morgen im Hafen an.—The cargo will arrive at the port tomorrow.
2.Official summons to appear before court or authority(law)
a.written summons; subpoena
Er erhielt eine Ladung vor Gericht.—He received a subpoena to court.
3.Electric charge (quantity of electricity)(physics, electricity)
a.property of matter to experience force in electromagnetic field
Die Elektronen tragen eine negative Ladung.—The electrons carry a negative charge.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Ladung | die Ladungen |
| Genitive | der Ladung | der Ladungen |
| Dative | der Ladung | den Ladungen |
| Accusative | die Ladung | die Ladungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ladung" mean in English?
- "Ladung" means load, cargo, or subpoena. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ladung"?
- "Ladung" is pronounced /ˈlaːdʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ladung" der, die, or das?
- "Ladung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Ladung"?
- The plural of "Ladung" is "Ladungen".
- What part of speech is "Ladung"?
- "Ladung" is a noun in German.
