German word

vermelden

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈmɛldn̩/

Meaning

  • verbreport

Example

In der Zeitung wurde das gestern vermeldet.

It was reported in the newspaper yesterday.

Illustration for vermelden (report)

More examples

In der Pressemitteilung wurde die Entscheidung vermeldet.

The decision was reported in the press release.

Core concept

A newspaper line or official bulletin records a bare fact for public notice.

Common phrases

  • in einer Pressemitteilung vermeldet

    reported in a press release

  • auf der Website vermeldet

    reported on the website

Similar words

mitteilen: Pass information or a decision on to a particular recipient.
berichten: Give an account of an event, including its course or details.
melden: Officially report a fact, problem, or unusual occurrence.

Definition in German

knapp eine Tatsache oder Nachricht mitteilen, oft in offiziellen oder gedruckten Quellen

Word origin

Vermelden combines the prefix ver- with melden, an old Germanic verb meaning "make known" or "announce," and forms a formal reporting verb.

Usage tips

  • Vermelden is more formal and written than everyday melden or mitteilen, and it commonly appears in reports or in the passive.

Opposites

Related words

  • Vermeldungreportnoun
  • vermeldbarreportableadjective

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