meldet an

/ˈmɛldət ˈan/
phrasal verbIntermediatephrasal verb
formal

To register or enroll oneself for a course, event, or service.

Sie meldet sich für den Deutschkurs an.

She registers for the German course.

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Commonly used in formal contexts like universities, events, or services.

formal

To report something, such as an incident or a problem, to an authority.

Er meldet den Vorfall der Polizei an.

He reports the incident to the police.

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Often used in official or administrative contexts.

Collocations

sich anmeldento register oneselfetwas anmeldento report something

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Related Phrases

sich abmeldenphrasal verb
to unregister or cancel registration

💡Pro Tip

Reflexive vs. Non-Reflexive

Use 'sich anmelden' when referring to oneself (e.g., 'Ich melde mich an.'). Use 'etwas anmelden' when reporting something (e.g., 'Er meldet den Vorfall an.').

Gold Rule

Formal Context

'Meldet an' is commonly used in formal or official contexts, such as universities, government offices, or reporting incidents.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'melden' (to report) and the preposition 'an' (to).

📝Usage Notes

The reflexive form 'sich anmelden' is used when referring to oneself, while 'etwas anmelden' is used for reporting something.

Word Breakdown

meldet
reports or registers
verb
+
an
to or for
preposition
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