English–German

“charge” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌlaːdən/

Example

Ich lade das Smartphone auf.

I am charging the smartphone.

Illustration for aufladen (charge)

How to say “charge” in German

“Charge” in German is aufladen.

Something is loaded onto a carrier, whether the carrier is a vehicle, a battery, or an account.

Full entry for aufladen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with aufladen

Ich muss mein Guthaben aufladen, sonst kann ich nicht telefonieren.

I have to top up my balance, otherwise I can't make calls.

Tips for using aufladen

  • In a main clause, "aufladen" separates, as in "Ich lade das Smartphone auf", while its participle is "aufgeladen".

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