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sich abmelden
/zɪç ˈapˌmɛldn̩/
to unsubscribe
Ich möchte mich von diesem Newsletter abmelden.
I would like to unsubscribe from this newsletter.
formal
To formally cancel one's registration or membership from a service, organization, or system.
Sie müssen sich bis zum 15. des Monats abmelden, um Gebühren zu vermeiden.
You must unsubscribe by the 15th of the month to avoid fees.
Er hat sich von der Universität abgemeldet.
He has deregistered from the university.
Commonly used in contexts like newsletters, courses, social media, or official registrations.
technical
To log out of a system or account.
Bitte melden Sie sich vor dem Herunterfahren des Computers ab.
Please log out before shutting down the computer.
Often used in IT contexts for ending a session.
Collocations
sich von etwas abmeldento unsubscribe from somethingsich abmelden müssento have to unsubscribesich online abmeldento unsubscribe online
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid confusing 'sich abmelden' with 'sich abmelden von' (to unsubscribe from). The preposition 'von' is required when specifying what you are unsubscribing from.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Sich abmelden' is formal in most contexts. In informal speech, Germans might use 'rausgehen' (to leave) or 'aussteigen' (to opt out) depending on the context.
Word Origin
The verb 'melden' means 'to report' or 'to announce', with the prefix 'ab-' indicating separation or termination. The reflexive 'sich' emphasizes the action being performed on oneself.
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and technical contexts. In everyday speech, it often refers to unsubscribing from services like newsletters or social media. In official contexts, it can mean deregistering from an institution or system.
Word Breakdown
sich
oneself (reflexive pronoun)
pronounab-
prefix indicating separation or termination
prefixmelden
to report or announce
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