anmelden

/ˈanˌmɛldn̩/
verbIntermediate
formal

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').

formal

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.

Collocations

sich für etwas anmeldento register for somethingsich bei jemandem anmeldento report to someone

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

sich abmeldenphrase
to unregister or cancel registration

💡Pro Tip

Reflexive vs. Non-Reflexive

Use 'sich anmelden' when referring to yourself and 'jemanden anmelden' when registering someone else.

Gold Rule

Administrative Use

In official contexts, 'anmelden' often implies reporting or notifying authorities.

📖Word Origin

From the prefix 'an-' (to) and the verb 'melden' (to report).

📝Usage Notes

The reflexive form 'sich anmelden' is the most common usage. Non-reflexive forms (e.g., 'jemanden anmelden') are used when registering someone else.

Word Breakdown

an-
to, toward
prefix
+
melden
to report
root
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch