🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Anfangsladung

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Anfangsladung

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Initial Charge/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl tʃɑːrdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Anfangsladung des Akkus ist wichtig für die Nutzung."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The amount of energy stored in a battery at the time of its first use.

    "Before using the new smartphone, ensure that the initial charge is sufficient."
  2. 2

    The first payment or fee required to activate a service or account.

    "The initial charge for setting up the internet service was included in the first bill."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'initial' originates from the Latin 'initialis', meaning 'pertaining to the beginning', while 'charge' comes from the Old French 'charger', meaning 'to load or burden'. The combination reflects the concept of a first or starting load, particularly in contexts like batteries or financial transactions.

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