German Phrase
Halte dein Handy aufgeladen.
Meaning
A direct instruction telling someone to keep their mobile phone charged. It implies that the phone should stay ready for use and not run out of battery.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to remind a friend, colleague, or family member to ensure their phone stays powered – for example before a trip, a long meeting, a concert, or any situation where staying reachable is important.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HaltedeinHandyaufgeladen
Imperative (Halte)
‘Halte’ is the du‑imperative of the verb ‘halten’ (to keep, to hold). It is formed by dropping the -en ending and adding -e.
Possessive Pronoun (dein)
‘dein’ is the masculine/neuter singular possessive pronoun meaning ‘your’. It agrees with the noun ‘Handy’ (neuter).
Noun (Handy)
‘Handy’ is a colloquial, neuter noun for a mobile phone (das Handy).
Past Participle as Adjective (aufgeladen)
‘aufgeladen’ is the past participle of ‘aufladen’ used adjectivally to mean ‘charged’. It follows the noun without a linking verb.
🗨In Conversation
Wir gehen heute den ganzen Tag wandern. Hast du alles dabei?
We're hiking all day today. Do you have everything?
Ja, nur noch das Essen. Und halte dein Handy aufgeladen, sonst verlieren wir den Kontakt.
Yes, just the food. And keep your phone charged, otherwise we'll lose contact.
✕Common Mistakes
Halte dein Handy geladen.
Missing the prefix ‘auf’; ‘geladen’ alone sounds like ‘loaded’ rather than ‘charged’.
Halte dein Handy aufladen.
‘Aufladen’ is the infinitive; you need the past participle ‘aufgeladen’ for the adjective.
Halte deine Handy aufgeladen.
‘Handy’ is neuter, so the possessive must be ‘dein’, not ‘deine’.
↔Alternatives
Lade dein Handy auf.
Charge your phone.
Stell sicher, dass dein Handy geladen ist.
Make sure your phone is charged.
Achte darauf, dass dein Handy voll aufgeladen ist.
Make sure your phone is fully charged.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it’s common to remind people to keep their devices powered, especially in professional or travel contexts. ‘Handy’ is informal; in a formal setting you might say ‘Mobiltelefon’. Also note that ‘aufgeladen’ can refer to a battery or to something being ‘loaded’ with data, so the context clarifies the meaning.