melden
Translation
to report, to announce, to register, to answer
Examples
Bitte melden Sie den Unfall der Polizei.
Please report the accident to the police.
Er hat sich für den Kurs gemeldet.
He has registered for the course.
Wer meldet sich freiwillig?
Who is volunteering?
Melde dich, wenn du ankommst.
Get in touch when you arrive.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to report sth. to sb./sth. He reports the incident to his boss.
((sich)) ((bei sb.)) to get in touch with sb. Please get in touch with me.
((sich)) ((für sth.)) to register/sign up for sth. She signed up for the language course.
((sich)) ((zu sth.)) to volunteer for sth. He volunteers for military service.
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Etymology
From Old High German 'meldōn' (to announce), related to the English word 'meld'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'melding' information to someone, like reporting it. Or a fire alarm 'meldet' a fire.