German NOUN C1 Rank 17630

die Aufladung

charging / supercharging

die Aufladung, die Aufladungen

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Aufladung, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Aufladung vs Ladung

cargo / charge / summons

Both words can be used in connection with a battery. Aufladung refers to the process of supplying electrical energy, while Ladung more often means the amount of energy stored afterward. Use Aufladung when talking about connecting the device and Ladung when talking about its current state.

Visual example for Ladung
Aufladung

Die Aufladung des Akkus beginnt, sobald ich das Ladegerät anschließe.

The battery starts charging as soon as I connect the charger.

Ladung

Die Ladung des Akkus reicht noch für mehrere Stunden.

The battery's charge will last for several more hours.

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