die Lade
drawer
Regional, especially in Austria: a drawer in a piece of furniture.
EXAMPLE
Die Schlüssel liegen in der obersten Lade der Kommode.
The keys are in the top drawer of the dresser.
die Lade
drawer / chest
die Lade, die Laden
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Meanings
die Lade
chest
A chest or large lidded box used to store objects. This meaning is dated and is found mainly in historical or religious texts.
EXAMPLE
In einer hölzernen Lade bewahrte die Zunft ihre Urkunden auf.
The guild kept its documents in a wooden chest.
die Lade
beater
A movable part of a loom that carries the reed. It is used to press each newly inserted weft thread against the fabric that has already been woven.
EXAMPLE
Die Weberin zog die Lade nach vorn, um den Schussfaden an das Gewebe zu schlagen.
The weaver pulled the beater forward to press the weft thread against the fabric.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Lade, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Laden |
| genitive | der Lade |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Lade | die Laden |
| accusative | die Lade | die Laden |
| dative | der Lade | den Laden |
| genitive | der Lade | der Laden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Regional usage
In the meaning 'Schublade' (drawer), 'Lade' is especially common in Austria. The context is usually furniture and everyday household objects.
EXAMPLE
Bitte leg das Besteck in die zweite Lade.
Please put the cutlery in the second drawer.
Historical context
The meaning 'Truhe oder großer Kasten' (chest or large box) is now found mainly in historical, religious, or art historical texts. Typical contents include documents, treasures, or other valuable objects.
EXAMPLE
Die alte Lade enthielt die Siegel und Dokumente der Stadt.
The old chest contained the city's seals and documents.
Weaving terminology
In weaving, 'Lade' often occurs together with 'Webstuhl' (loom), 'Webkamm' (reed), and 'Schussfaden' (weft thread). Typical actions are to pull the beater forward or to use the beater to press the weft thread into place.
EXAMPLE
Nach jedem Schussfaden bewegte die Weberin die Lade des Webstuhls nach vorn.
After each weft thread, the weaver moved the loom's beater forward.
In real life
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