anmelden
Ich muss mich für den Kurs anmelden.
I need to register for the course.
To officially register or sign up for something, especially in a formal or online system.
Sie müssen sich online anmelden, um Zugang zu erhalten.
You need to register online to gain access.
Er hat sich für die Konferenz angemeldet.
He registered for the conference.
Commonly used in contexts like courses, events, websites, or services.
To report or announce one's arrival or presence, e.g., at a place or event.
Bitte melden Sie sich beim Empfang an.
Please report your arrival at the reception.
Sie müssen sich am Flughafen anmelden.
You need to check in at the airport.
Often used in administrative or official contexts.
To log in to a system or account.
Melden Sie sich mit Ihrem Benutzernamen an.
Log in with your username.
Common in digital contexts, e.g., websites, apps, or software.
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Pro Tip
Reflexive vs. Non-reflexive
Use *sich anmelden* when the subject is registering themselves (e.g., *Ich melde mich an*). Use *anmelden* without *sich* when registering someone or something else (e.g., *Ich melde dich an*).
Gold Rule
Common Collocations
Always pair *anmelden* with *für* when registering for an event or course (e.g., *sich für einen Kurs anmelden*). Use *bei* when logging into a system (e.g., *sich bei einer Website anmelden*).
Word Origin
From Middle High German *anmelden*, from Old High German *anamelden* (to announce, report), combining *an-* (to, at) and *melden* (to report, announce). Related to Dutch *aanmelden* and English *announce*.
Usage Notes
The reflexive form *sich anmelden* is most common, especially when referring to personal registration. The verb can be used in both active and passive constructions depending on context.