German word

Meldung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛldʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounnotification

Example

Auf meinem Handy erschien eine Meldung.

A notification appeared on my phone.

Illustration for Meldung (notification)

More examples

Ich habe gerade eine Meldung erhalten.

I have just received a notification.

Core concept

A compact signal that tells someone what has happened or needs attention.

Common phrases

  • eine Meldung erhalten

    receive a notification

  • Fehler-Meldung

    error message

  • Meldung löschen

    delete a notification

Similar words

Nachricht: A message exchanged through conversation or written communication.
Benachrichtigung: A notification automatically sent by a service or device.
Mitteilung: A communication or announcement given to someone officially or personally.
Alarm: An urgent warning signaling danger or an emergency.

Definition in German

Eine Information oder Anzeige, mit der etwas bekanntgegeben oder gemeldet wird, meist kurz und sachlich.

Word origin

The noun Meldung is formed from melden and the suffix -ung, linking the act of reporting with the resulting report or notice.

Usage tips

  • German uses sich melden for a person making contact or responding, whereas eine Meldung is the information or notice itself.

Other meanings

  • reportnoun
  • messagenoun
  • tip-offnoun

Opposites

  • Verschweigenconcealmentnoun

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