verb
melden
jelentkezni · jelenteni · jelezni
Jemandem eine Information geben oder Bescheid sagen.
The German word "melden" is a verb meaning "to report," "to announce," or "to notify."
- It comes from the root "Meld-" related to message or communication.
- Often used for officially conveying information or giving notice (e.g., in police reports, news, or registration).
Similar words:
- berichten – to report (more detailed or narrative)
- informieren – to inform (general sharing of information)
- anzeigen – to report (especially to authorities)
Difference:
- melden implies notifying or reporting often in a formal or official context.
- berichten carries more the sense of giving a detailed report.
- informieren is broader and can be both formal and informal communication.
- anzeigen is specifically reporting violations or crimes to authorities.
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Examples
Er meldet sich freiwillig für die Aufgabe.verb
Ő önként jelentkezik a feladatra.
Er muss den Fehler melden.verb
Jelentenie kell a hibát.
Alle sollen Probleme direkt melden.verb
Mindenkinek közvetlenül jeleznie kell a problémákat.
Warum hast du dich gestern nicht gemeldet?verb
Miért nem jelentkeztél tegnap?
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