German word

melden

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛldn̩/

Meaning

  • verbreport

Example

Ich melde das Problem dem Lehrer.

I report the problem to the teacher.

Illustration for melden (report)

More examples

Sie meldet die Störung beim Sekretariat.

She reports the disruption to the secretariat.

Core concept

A message or a volunteer steps forward and becomes known to the relevant people.

Common phrases

  • sich melden

    raise one's hand

  • eine Störung melden

    report a disruption

  • jemanden melden

    report someone

Similar words

sich melden: Signal a wish to speak or take part, often by raising a hand.
sagen: Express a feeling or fact in words.
mitteilen: Give someone information in a formal or clear way.

Definition in German

Sich zu erkennen geben oder zur Teilnahme anbieten; jemandem etwas melden: jemanden über Sachverhalte informieren

Word origin

Melden is an inherited Germanic verb whose earlier sense was making something known; its reflexive use extends this to coming forward or offering oneself.

Usage tips

  • Sich melden commonly means signaling to speak or volunteering in class, while jemandem etwas melden means notifying someone about something.

Other meanings

  • notifyverb
  • come forwardverb

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