laden
Translation
to load, to charge, to download
Examples
Er lädt die Kisten auf den LKW.
He is loading the boxes onto the truck.
Ich muss mein Handy laden.
I have to charge my phone.
Die App lädt neue Daten.
The app is loading new data.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((onto/into sth.)) to load sth. onto/into sth. He is loading the boxes onto the truck.
((sth.)) to charge sth. I have to charge my phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beladen, füllen; Antonyms: entladen (to unload)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hladan' (to load), related to English 'to lade'.
Memory Tips
Think of the core idea of 'loading' something: you 'load' a truck with boxes, you 'load' a phone with power (charge), and you 'load' a computer with data (download).