ein|laden
Translation
to invite, to treat (to a meal), to load
Examples
Ich lade dich zur Party ein.
I'm inviting you to the party.
Er hat mich zum Essen eingeladen.
He invited me for a meal.
Wir laden die Koffer ins Auto ein.
We are loading the suitcases into the car.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to invite (sb.) to (sth.) I'm inviting you to my party.
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to treat (sb.) to (sth.) He treated me to a coffee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewirten, auffordern
Etymology
From the prefix 'ein-' (in, into) and the verb 'laden' (to load, to summon). Literally means 'to invite in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'inviting' someone 'in' to your house or an event. The prefix 'ein-' reinforces the idea of coming inside.