(sich) anmelden

Meaning and Usage

The German word "(sich) anmelden" means "to register" or "to sign up." It is commonly used when someone wants to register for an event, a course, a membership, or to sign up for a service.

Linguistic Analysis

"(sich) anmelden" is a reflexive verb, which means it is used with a reflexive pronoun "sich" when the action is performed on oneself. The root of the verb is "melden," which means "to report" or "to announce." The prefix "an-" in this case indicates the direction of the action, similar to the English prefix "in-." The verb is separable, so in the past tense or imperative form, the prefix "an-" is moved to the end of the sentence.

Comparisons between German and English

The verb "(sich) anmelden" has a similar meaning to the English verb "to register" or "to sign up."

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, it is common to "sich anmelden" for various activities, such as language courses, sports clubs, or events, as it allows for better organization and planning.

Example Sentences

1. Ich möchte mich für den Deutschkurs anmelden. (I want to register for the German course.)
2. Sie hat sich für den Newsletter angemeldet. (She signed up for the newsletter.)
3. Wir müssen uns vorher anmelden, um an der Veranstaltung teilzunehmen. (We need to register in advance to participate in the event.)

Memory Tips

You can remember the meaning of "(sich) anmelden" by associating it with the idea of "announcing" or "reporting" your participation in something.

Additional Vocabulary

• die Anmeldung (noun) - registration
• sich abmelden - to unsubscribe or to deregister
• die Teilnahme - participation

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

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Conjugation (for verbs)

• Present tense:
  • Ich melde mich an (I register)
  • Du meldest dich an (You register)
  • Er/sie/es meldet sich an (He/she/it registers)
  • Wir melden uns an (We register)
  • Ihr meldet euch an (You all register)
  • Sie m