Ladevorgang

charging process

noun LAH-deh-for-gang Rare

Also means

loading process

Usage Note

Ladevorgang describes the process of charging a battery-powered device. Device manuals state den Ladevorgang nicht unterbrechen (do not interrupt the charging process); it also means a page or file loading cycle.

Examples

"Der Ladevorgang dauert bei diesem Smartphone nur dreißig Minuten."

Natural Translation

The charging process only takes thirty minutes with this smartphone.

Literal Translation

The charging-process lasts with this smartphone only thirty minutes.

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