melden
To report
Use `melden` when you need to officially report a fact or proactively get back to someone.
15 सेकंड में
- Use it to report official events like accidents or bugs.
- Use 'sich melden' to tell someone you will get in touch.
- It is the standard word for raising your hand in class.
मतलब
To report something officially or to simply get in touch with someone. It is your go-to word for checking in or making a formal announcement.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 7Texting a friend
Ich melde mich morgen bei dir.
I will get in touch with you tomorrow.
Reporting a theft
Ich muss den Diebstahl bei der Polizei melden.
I have to report the theft to the police.
At work
Ich muss mich heute leider krankmelden.
Unfortunately, I have to call in sick today.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Melden' is central to German life due to the 'Meldepflicht' (compulsory registration). Everyone living in Germany must report their address to the authorities. This makes the verb feel official, reliable, and deeply rooted in the social contract of keeping things organized.
The 'Hand-Raise' Rule
In German schools, 'sich melden' is a big deal. Students are graded on how often they raise their hand. It's called 'mündliche Mitarbeit' (oral participation).
Don't forget the 'sich'!
If you say 'Ich melde morgen,' it sounds like you are reporting a crime tomorrow. Say 'Ich melde MICH morgen' to mean you'll call your friend.
15 सेकंड में
- Use it to report official events like accidents or bugs.
- Use 'sich melden' to tell someone you will get in touch.
- It is the standard word for raising your hand in class.
What It Means
melden is a versatile German verb. At its core, it means to make something known. Imagine you are raising your hand in class. You are melden-ing. If you call the police about a stolen bike, you are melden-ing that too. It is about communication that has a specific purpose or goal. It is not just chatting; it is providing information or confirming your presence.
How To Use It
You will often see it as sich melden. This reflexive version means 'to get in touch.' If you tell a friend, Ich melde mich, you are promising to text or call later. Without the sich, it is usually more official. You melden a fire or a problem at work. Just remember: if it is about you reaching out, use sich. If it is about a fact, use the plain verb.
When To Use It
Use it when you need to be proactive. In a meeting, you melden your opinion. At the doctor's office, you melden yourself at the front desk. It is perfect for professional follow-ups. If a recruiter says, 'We will get back to you,' they will use melden. It is also the standard word for reporting emergencies or technical bugs.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use melden for long, flowing stories. For that, use erzählen. If you are just having a casual conversation with no specific update, reden or sprechen are better. Also, avoid using it for 'complaining' unless it is an official report. If you are just whining to a friend, beschweren is the word you want. melden implies a certain level of 'officialness' or 'checking a box.'
Cultural Background
Germans love order and documentation. The word melden is everywhere in German bureaucracy. Every citizen must melden their address at the local office. This is called Meldepflicht. This cultural focus on 'reporting' makes the word feel very reliable. If a German says they will melden, they usually mean it. It is a verbal contract of communication.
Common Variations
You will hear anmelden for signing up or logging in. abmelden is for signing out or canceling. A very common one is sich krankmelden. This is the specific act of calling your boss to say you are sick. It is a formal requirement in German work culture. Even your stomach can melden if it is hungry!
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The reflexive 'sich' is crucial for social interactions. Without it, the verb becomes very cold and official. Use 'sich melden' for people and 'melden' for facts or events.
The 'Hand-Raise' Rule
In German schools, 'sich melden' is a big deal. Students are graded on how often they raise their hand. It's called 'mündliche Mitarbeit' (oral participation).
Don't forget the 'sich'!
If you say 'Ich melde morgen,' it sounds like you are reporting a crime tomorrow. Say 'Ich melde MICH morgen' to mean you'll call your friend.
Reliability Secret
If someone says 'Ich melde mich,' they usually expect you to wait for them. Don't double-text immediately; give them a day or two to stay 'German-reliable'.
उदाहरण
7Ich melde mich morgen bei dir.
I will get in touch with you tomorrow.
A very common way to end a conversation or promise a follow-up.
Ich muss den Diebstahl bei der Polizei melden.
I have to report the theft to the police.
Here, it is used for an official report of a crime.
Ich muss mich heute leider krankmelden.
Unfortunately, I have to call in sick today.
A vital phrase for any professional setting in Germany.
Der Schüler meldet sich, um die Frage zu beantworten.
The student raises his hand to answer the question.
The literal act of 'reporting' one's readiness to speak.
Mein Magen meldet sich langsam.
My stomach is starting to speak up.
A funny way to say you are getting hungry.
Er hat sich seit Wochen nicht mehr gemeldet.
He hasn't reached out in weeks.
Used to describe someone going 'radio silent' or ghosting.
Wir melden uns, sobald wir mehr wissen.
We will get in touch as soon as we know more.
Standard phrase for businesses keeping customers updated.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct form to say 'I will get back to you.'
Ich ___ mich später bei dir.
`Ich melde mich` is the standard reflexive phrase for getting back to someone.
How do you say you are reporting a problem?
Ich möchte einen Fehler ___.
`melden` is used for reporting facts or issues like errors/bugs.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'melden'
Texting a friend: 'Ich melde mich!'
sich melden
At school or work: Raising your hand.
sich melden
Police or Authorities: Reporting a crime.
melden
Where to use 'melden'
Doctor's Office
An der Rezeption melden
Dating/Friends
Sich per WhatsApp melden
Emergency
Einen Unfall melden
Work
Sich krankmelden
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt means to report something or to make an announcement. For example, einen Fehler melden means to report an error.
Use the reflexive form sich melden. You can say Ich melde mich später to mean 'I'll get back to you later.'
Yes, it is the standard word for reporting accidents or fires. You would say einen Notfall melden.
It means to raise your hand. If the teacher says Melde dich!, they want you to raise your hand before speaking.
It is neutral. It works perfectly in a text to a best friend or in a formal report to the police.
Yes, Germans say Er meldet sich nicht mehr to describe someone who has stopped responding to messages.
melden is a short announcement or report of a fact. berichten is for a longer, detailed report or story.
It specifically means to call your workplace or school to inform them that you are sick and cannot come in.
Yes, you can Lärm melden to the landlord or the authorities.
When you answer the phone, you can say Hier meldet sich [Name] in a formal context, though it's a bit old-fashioned.
Yes, die Meldung means 'the report' or 'the message,' often used for news headlines.
Yes, like Ansprüche melden (to announce/claim rights) or Bedarf melden (to announce a need).
संबंधित मुहावरे
Bescheid sagen (to let someone know)
sich rühren (to get in touch - more informal)
anrufen (to call)
berichten (to report/narrate)
informieren (to inform)
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