Charge
/ˈʃaʁʒə/
In German, 'batch' is translated as Charge.
The term Charge is primarily used in industrial, chemical or manufacturing contexts to refer to a specific production lot or batch. In administrative or office settings, you might use Stapel to refer to a batch of documents or papers.
Meaning: group or collection of things of the same kind (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Charge refers to a production lot, the word Partie is often used for a batch of goods in a commercial or retail sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Charge is Chargen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃaʁʒə/
Did you know?
- In German military history, Charge refers to a cavalry 'charge' or attack, creating a double meaning with the industrial term for a 'batch'.
- A Partie can refer to a 'batch' of goods, but it also means a 'game' or 'match' of tennis or chess.
- The word Charge is a linguistic traveler that actually entered German via French rather than from an English-sounding root.
Examples in context
- Diese Charge ist abgelaufen.This batch is expired.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe an expired Charge.Tatoeba #11772574 by Yorwba, translation #10372085 by DJ_Saidez
- Die neue Partie der Maschinen wird morgen geliefert.The new batch of machines will be delivered tomorrow.
- Die Charge des Impfstoffs wurde auf ihre Qualität getestet.The batch of the vaccine was tested for its quality.
- Die limitierte Serie der Luxusuhren war innerhalb weniger Stunden ausverkauft.The limited batch of luxury watches was sold out within a few hours.
- Ich habe eine neue Partie Bücher in meinem Antiquariat.I have a new batch of books in my antique shop.
- Die Charge der Lebensmittel wurde sorgfältig kontrolliert.The batch of food was carefully inspected.
- Die limitierte Serie der Spielzeuge ist jetzt im Handel erhältlich.The limited batch of toys is now available in stores.
- Eine neue Charge wurde gerade produziert.A new batch was just produced.
- Die Charge enthält keine Fehler.The batch contains no errors.
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are working in a food production factory.
- JuliaIst diese Charge sicher?Is this batch safe?
- JulianJa, Julia, sie wurde geprüft.Yes, Julia, it was checked.
- JuliaGut, dann können wir weitermachen.Good, then we can continue.
- JulianIch bringe die nächste Charge sofort.I will bring the next batch immediately.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Charge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Charge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
