oplaadt

Oplaadt is a Dutch term connected to the verb opladen, meaning to recharge or to supply energy to a device or battery. It is used to describe the act of recharging energy reserves in electronic devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles, as well as in broader contexts such as energy storage systems.

Etymology and spelling: The form oplaadt is built from the prefix op- and the verb laden (to load). In standard modern Dutch, the present tense forms are two words: laadt op. The single-word spelling oplaadt is uncommon in formal language and is generally considered nonstandard; it may appear in informal writing or as a typographical variant. The past participle form is opgeladen.

Usage and related terms: Opladen can refer to charging physical batteries as well as metaphorical recharging of resources, energy, or enthusiasm. Typical constructions include de batterij wordt opgeladen (the battery is being charged) and hij laadt de telefoon op (he charges the phone). Related terms include oplaadpunt (charging point), oplaadsnelheid or laadsnelheid (charging speed), and snelladen (fast charging).

See also: Opladen; Oplaadpunten; Elektrische voertuigen; Batterij.