Ladened: meaning, definitions and examples
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ladened
[ ˈleɪdnd ]
past participle
Ladened is the past participle of laden, which means to load a burden or cargo. It can refer to physical objects being loaded onto something, such as a ship or a vehicle. It can also metaphorically describe emotional or psychological burdens someone may carry. The term implies a significant weight, either material or immaterial, that adds strain or pressure.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ship was ladened with goods for the journey.
- He felt ladened by the responsibilities of his new job.
- The tree was ladened with ripe fruit.
- They returned from the market, ladened with bags.
Translations
Translations of the word "ladened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carregado
🇮🇳 भारित
🇩🇪 beladen
🇮🇩 dibebani
🇺🇦 навантажений
🇵🇱 obciążony
🇯🇵 積まれた
🇫🇷 chargé
🇪🇸 cargado
🇹🇷 yüklenmiş
🇰🇷 적재된
🇸🇦 محمل
🇨🇿 naložený
🇸🇰 naložený
🇨🇳 装载的
🇸🇮 naložen
🇮🇸 hlaðið
🇰🇿 жүктелген
🇬🇪 მოცულობითი
🇦🇿 yüklü
🇲🇽 cargado
Etymology
The word 'laden' originates from the Old English 'ladian,' meaning to load. This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word '*ladōną,' which also conveys the sense of carrying or transporting. Over time, 'laden' evolved into its current form and usage in the English language. The suffix '-ed' denotes the past participle form, indicating that something has been loaded or burdened in the past. The word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, reflecting both the physical act of loading items and the emotional weight individuals may experience.