charging cable
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charging cable
A cable that connects an electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to a power source in order to charge its battery.
Mist, ich habe mein Ladekabel zu Hause vergessen und mein Akku ist fast leer.
Damn, I forgot my charging cable at home and my battery is almost dead.
The word 'Ladekabel' (charging cable) is made up of the verb 'laden' (to charge) and the noun 'Kabel' (cable). So it is literally a cable for charging.
Kann ich mir kurz dein Ladekabel ausleihen?
Can I borrow your charging cable for a moment?
Common verbs used with 'Ladekabel' (charging cable) are 'brauchen' (to need), 'suchen' (to look for), 'vergessen' (to forget), and 'einstecken' (to plug in).
Ich suche schon seit zehn Minuten mein Ladekabel.
I've been looking for my charging cable for ten minutes already.
The charging cable is often described more specifically by the device it is intended for. For example, you say 'das Ladekabel für das Handy' (the charging cable for the mobile phone), or you form a new word such as 'Handy-Ladekabel' (mobile phone charging cable).
Hast du ein Ladekabel für ein iPhone dabei?
Do you have a charging cable for an iPhone with you?
power supply
'Netzteil' and 'Ladekabel' are both connected with charging or powering electronic devices. The 'Netzteil' is the part that converts electricity from the wall socket into the correct voltage for the device. The 'Ladekabel' is the cable that connects the device to a power source. With many devices, you use both together, so the words can easily be confused. In practical terms: the Netzteil is often plugged into the wall socket, while the Ladekabel connects the Netzteil and the device.
Herr Demir nimmt heute ein Ladekabel mit, weil sein Handy fast leer ist.
Mr. Demir is taking a charging cable with him today because his phone is almost dead.
Daniel prüft vor der Reise, ob das Netzteil für seinen Laptop in der Tasche ist.
Before the trip, Daniel checks whether the power supply for his laptop is in his bag.