No. 4,497 in German
meldeten
"Reported" or "announced."
In a sentence
Die Schüler meldeten sich, um am Projekt teilzunehmen.
The students signed up to participate in the project.
The word 'meldeten' here is used in the sense of formally registering or expressing willingness for participation.
Sie meldeten den Vorfall sofort der Polizei.
They reported the incident to the police immediately.
The word 'meldeten' in this context signifies the act of informing or noting an event to authorities.
Er meldeten sich krank und blieb zu Hause.
He reported being sick and stayed home.
The word 'meldeten' is used here to communicate someone's status (being sick) formally to relevant parties, like an employer.
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