charge
"aufladen" means to charge or recharge.
verb
Meaning: to charge (a battery)
Ich muss mein Handy aufladen.
I need to charge my phone.
Meaning: to reload (a prepaid card)
Ich muss meine Prepaid-Karte aufladen.
I need to reload my prepaid card.
Meaning: to load (cargo)
Die Arbeiter müssen die Waren in den LKW aufladen.
The workers need to load the goods into the truck.
Meaning: to boost (energy, morale, etc.)
Der Erfolg hat sein Selbstvertrauen aufgeladen.
Success has boosted his confidence.
Meaning: to recharge (oneself)
Ich werde das Wochenende nutzen, um mich aufzuladen.
I will use the weekend to recharge myself.
A1: Ich lade mein Handy auf.
A1: I charge my phone.
A1: Kannst du bitte meine Batterien aufladen?
A1: Can you please recharge my batteries?
A1: Wir müssen den Akku des Laptops aufladen.
A1: We need to charge the laptop's battery.
B1: Gestern habe ich mein Handy aufgeladen.
B1: Yesterday, I charged my phone.
B1: Nächste Woche werde ich meinen Laptop aufladen müssen.
B1: Next week, I will have to charge my laptop.
B1: Er hat vergessen, sein E-Bike aufzuladen.
B1: He forgot to charge his e-bike.
C1: Als ich nach Hause kam, hatte sich mein Handy bereits aufgeladen.
C1: When I came home, my phone had already charged.
C1: Wenn du das Kabel einsteckst, wird das Tablet automatisch aufgeladen.
C1: When you plug in the cable, the tablet will be charged automatically.
C1: Nachdem der Strom wieder da war, konnten wir unsere Geräte wieder aufladen.
C1: After the power came back, we were able to recharge our devices.
The verb "aufladen" is derived from the combination of the prefix "auf-", which indicates movement towards something, and the verb "laden", which means to load. When used in the context of charging or recharging, it refers to the action of supplying an electrical device with energy, typically by connecting it to a power source.
For example, if your smartphone's battery is running low, you would need to "aufladen" it by connecting it to a charger. Similarly, if you have an electric car, you would need to "aufladen" its battery by plugging it into a charging station.
In addition to electronic devices and vehicles, "aufladen" can also be used metaphorically to describe replenishing or reenergizing oneself. For instance, if you feel tired or drained, you might say that you need to "aufladen" by taking a break or engaging in activities that help you relax and regain energy.