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', related to the English word 'load'. The vowel shift from 'a' to 'ä' in the third-person singular present is a common pattern for strong verbs.
Memory Tips
Think of 'laden' as 'to load'. The vowel change to 'ä' for 'he/she/it' is a key pattern to remember, just like in 'fahren' -> 'fährt'.