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To register or enroll someone or oneself for something (e.g., a course, event, or service)
Ich möchte mich für den Deutschkurs anmelden.
I would like to register for the German course.
Sie hat sich für die Konferenz angemeldet.
She registered for the conference.
Often used with reflexive pronouns (e.g., 'sich anmelden').
To report or notify someone of one's presence or arrival (e.g., at a hotel or office)
Bitte melden Sie sich beim Empfang an.
Please register at the reception desk.
Er hat sich bei der Polizei angemeldet.
He reported to the police.
Common in administrative or official contexts.
Use 'sich anmelden' when referring to yourself and 'jemanden anmelden' when registering someone else.
In official contexts, 'anmelden' often implies reporting or notifying authorities.
From the prefix 'an-' (to) and the verb 'melden' (to report).
The reflexive form 'sich anmelden' is the most common usage. Non-reflexive forms (e.g., 'jemanden anmelden') are used when registering someone else.