Verb

an|melden

Translation

to register, to sign up, to enroll, to announce

Ich möchte mich für den Kurs anmelden.

I would like to register for the course.

Sie müssen Ihren neuen Wohnsitz anmelden.

You have to register your new residence.

Er hat seinen Besuch angemeldet.

He announced his visit.

((oneself)) ((for sth.)) to register for sth. I would like to register for the course.

((sth.)) ((at/with sb./sth.)) to register sth. at/with sb./sth. You have to register your new residence at the office.

((oneself)) ((to sth.)) to sign up for sth. Please sign up for the newsletter.

registrieren (to register), einschreiben (to enroll); Antonym: abmelden (to deregister)

From the prefix 'an-' (on, at) and 'melden' (to report). Literally 'to report at' a place.

Think of 'mailing' ('melden') your name 'on' ('an') a list to register.