verb
to register, to sign up
A1
Anmelden means 'to register' or 'to sign up'. It's separable (melde an), regular weak verb forming perfect with haben (hat angemeldet). Reflexivity matters: sich anmelden = register oneself; non‑reflexive anmelden = register someone or something. Common for events, services, official registrations.
Examples
Die Mutter meldete das Kind für den Kurs an, obwohl die Anmeldung kompliziert war.
The mother registered the child for the course, although the registration was complicated.
Ich melde mich für den Kurs an.
I'm signing up for the course.
Er hat den Gast am Empfang angemeldet.
He registered the guest at reception.
Details
Mnemonics
a form with a big 'ANMELDEN' button
an-meld — imagine sending a 'meld' (message) to sign up
Notes
Often used reflexively (sich anmelden) to mean register oneself. Can be used transitively for others. Separable in main clauses: ich melde mich an. Uses haben.