lädt
Translation
to load, to charge, to invite
Examples
Er lädt die Kisten auf den LKW.
He is loading the boxes onto the truck.
Mein Handy lädt sehr langsam.
My phone is charging very slowly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((onto sth.)) to load sth. onto sth. Er lädt die Kisten auf den LKW.
((sth.)) to charge sth. Mein Handy lädt sehr langsam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beladen, füllen; Antonyms: entladen
Etymology
From Old High German 'hladan', cognate with English 'to load'. The vowel change a -> ä is typical for strong verbs in the 3rd person singular present tense.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'laden' is like 'load'. The 'a' becomes 'ä' in the 'he/she/it' form, similar to 'fahren' -> 'fährt'.