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Verladung
/fɛɐ̯ˈlaːdʊŋ/
loading
Die Verladung der Waren erfolgt morgen früh.
The loading of the goods will take place tomorrow morning.
Business
technical
The process of loading goods or materials onto a vehicle, ship, or container for transportation.
Die Verladung der Container auf das Schiff dauert etwa zwei Stunden.
The loading of the containers onto the ship takes about two hours.
Vor der Verladung müssen die Waren noch einmal kontrolliert werden.
The goods need to be inspected again before loading.
Commonly used in logistics, shipping, and warehouse contexts.
technical
The act of transferring goods from one mode of transport to another (e.g., from truck to train).
Die Verladung von der Straße auf die Schiene ist ein wichtiger Schritt in der Lieferkette.
The transfer from road to rail is a critical step in the supply chain.
Often used in multimodal transport scenarios.
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Pro Tip
Context matters
Verladung is often used in formal or technical contexts. In casual conversation, simpler terms like 'Beladen' or 'Laden' may be preferred.
Gold Rule
Plural form
The plural of 'Verladung' is 'Verladungen'. Use this when referring to multiple loading processes.
Word Origin
From the verb 'verladen' (to load), which combines 'ver-' (a prefix indicating completion or transformation) and 'laden' (to load). The noun form '-ung' indicates the action or result of the verb.
Usage Notes
Verladung is a technical term primarily used in logistics, shipping, and warehouse operations. It is less common in everyday language. The plural form is 'Verladungen'.
Word Breakdown
ver-
prefix indicating completion or transformation
prefixladen
to load
root-ung
suffix forming nouns denoting action or result
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