anmelden

to register, to enroll (for a course or exam)

verb AHN-mel-den Rare

Also means

to sign in, to report

Usage Note

sich anmelden for an exam or course is a required step at German universities: sich zur Prüfung anmelden (to register for an exam). Failure to anmelden in time means the student cannot sit the exam; deadlines are strict.

Examples

"Du musst dich bis Freitag zur Abschlussprüfung anmelden, sonst ist es zu spät."

Natural Translation

You must register for the final exam by Friday, otherwise it will be too late.

Literal Translation

You must yourself by Friday to the final-examination register, otherwise it is too late.

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