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etwas anmelden
/ˈɛtvas ˈanˌmɛldn/
to register something
Ich muss mein Auto bei der Zulassungsstelle anmelden.
I need to register my car at the registration office.
formal
To officially record or declare something with a relevant authority for legal, administrative, or formal purposes.
Der Verein muss sich beim Finanzamt anmelden.
The association must register with the tax office.
Hast du deine neue Adresse schon angemeldet?
Have you already registered your new address?
Commonly used in administrative contexts such as registering a business, vehicle, address, or event. Often requires submission of documents.
Collocations
sich anmeldento register oneselfetwas online anmeldento register something onlinedie Anmeldung abschließento complete the registration
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Pro Tip
Common contexts
This phrase is frequently used when dealing with government offices, schools, or online services. Remember that 'anmelden' often requires a direct object (e.g., 'das Auto anmelden') or a reflexive pronoun (e.g., 'sich anmelden').
Gold Rule
Separable verb
In main clauses, 'anmelden' splits into 'melden' in the second position and 'an' at the end (e.g., 'Ich melde mich an'). In subordinate clauses, it remains whole (e.g., '..., dass ich mich anmelde').
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'etwas' (something) with 'anmelden' (to announce, register), where 'melden' derives from Middle High German 'melden' (to report, announce), related to Old English 'meldian' (to proclaim). The prefix 'an-' intensifies the action.
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts but always implies an official process. In digital contexts, often used for online registration forms (e.g., 'sich für einen Kurs anmelden').
Word Breakdown
etwas
something
pronounanmelden
to register, announce
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