meldepflichtig
Translation
notifiable, reportable, subject to registration
Examples
Diese Krankheit ist meldepflichtig.
This disease is notifiable.
Der Besitz dieser Tierart ist meldepflichtig.
Possession of this animal species is subject to registration.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is notifiable/reportable sth. is notifiable/reportable This income is reportable to the tax office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anzeigepflichtig (reportable); Antonyms: nicht meldepflichtig
Etymology
Compounded from 'melden' (to report) and 'Pflicht' (duty). It literally means having a duty to report.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'report-obligatory'. If something is 'meldepflichtig', you are obligated to report it.