NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Ladungdie Ladungen
Genitiveder Ladungder Ladungen
Dativeder Ladungden Ladungen
Accusativedie Ladungdie 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.

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