This is the 1429th most frequent German word.
laden
"Laden" in German means "to load" or "shop/store" depending on context.
In this example, 'Laden' is a noun meaning 'store' or 'shop', showcasing its use outside of a verb context.
Ich gehe zum Laden, um Brot zu kaufen.
I am going to the store to buy bread.
In this sentence, 'lade' means 'invite' and is used as part of the verb 'einladen', which means 'to invite'.
Ich lade dich zu meiner Party ein.
I invite you to my party.
Here, 'geladen' is the past participle of the verb 'laden' and means 'to load', indicating the action of putting goods onto a vehicle.