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Meldebescheinigung

registration certificate

noun MEL-de-be-shy-ni-goong Rare
People & Society Government

Also means

proof of residence

Usage Note

Meldebescheinigung is the official document confirming where a person is registered as living, issued by the Einwohnermeldeamt. It is frequently required for opening a bank account or signing a lease. Note the feminine gender and the long compound; the plural is Meldebescheinigungen.

Examples

"Für das Konto benötigt die Bank eine aktuelle Meldebescheinigung."

Natural Translation

For the account the bank needs a current registration certificate.

Literal Translation

For the account needs the bank a current registration-certificate.

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