rückmelden

to give feedback, to respond

verb RUEK-mel-den Rare

Also means

to check back in

Usage Note

Rückmelden (sich rückmelden) is the German workplace equivalent of 'to follow up' or 'to get back to someone'. Widely used in emails: Ich melde mich morgen zurück. Separate from the educational sense of re-registering.

Examples

"Ich melde mich bis Freitag mit einem Ergebnis zurück."

Natural Translation

I will get back to you with a result by Friday.

Literal Translation

I will-report myself by Friday with a result back.

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