German word

Ladung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaːdʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounload

Example

Mit der schweren Ladung fuhr der Lkw sehr langsam.

The truck drove very slowly with its heavy load.

Illustration for Ladung (load)

More examples

Im Hafen kontrollierten die Mitarbeiter die Ladung vor dem Versand.

At the port, the staff inspected the load before shipment.

Core concept

The central picture is a recipient taking on something substantial, from a truck's goods and a circuit's charge to a court's formal call.

Common phrases

  • lose Ladung

    loose load

  • wertvolle Ladung

    valuable load

  • Ladung wiegen

    weigh the load

Similar words

Fracht: Commercial goods moved from one place to another.
Sendung: A shipment prepared and sent to a recipient.
Ware: Items intended for sale or trade.
Ladegut: Freight assembled ready to be loaded.

Definition in German

Gegenstände oder Waren, die auf ein Fahrzeug oder in einen Behälter zum Transport verladen sind.

Word origin

The noun Ladung developed from laden with -ung; the verb's older meanings of loading and calling help explain the noun's transport and legal senses.

Usage tips

  • In legal German, eine Ladung is a formal summons to appear, not a casual invitation.

Other meanings

  • chargenoun
  • summonsnoun

Opposites

  • Entladungunloadingnoun

Related words

  • Laderloadernoun
  • entladenunloadverb
  • Ladungskontrolleload inspectionnoun

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