melde dich bei mir
The English phrase "hit me up" can be translated into German as melde dich bei mir.
melde dich bei mir is an informal request for someone to contact you later. It is commonly used when ending a conversation or a text message to indicate that the person should reach out when they are free or have news.
Which one should you use?
While melde dich bei mir serves the same function in casual conversation as the English "hit me up", it is a standard way to say "get in touch with me" and is less slangy than the English expression.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase melde dich bei mir uses the singular informal imperative, which is used when speaking to one friend or acquaintance. In formal situations, the singular formal version is melden Sie sich bei mir.
Did you know?
- While melde dich bei mir is used for 'hit me up', the verb melden is also used in schools to describe the act of raising one's hand to speak.
- In certain German dialects, mir can actually mean 'we' instead of 'me', a result of ancient phonetic blending where wir was absorbed into mir.
- The phrase melde dich bei mir is reflexively used, meaning the speaker is asking the other person to 'report themselves' to the speaker.
Examples in context
- Hey Lisa, lange nicht gesehen! Melde dich einfach bei mir, wenn du Zeit hast, und wir können einen Kaffee trinken gehen.Hey Lisa, it's been a while! Hit me up when you're available and we can grab a coffee.
- Melde dich bei mir, wenn du Zeit hast.Hit me up when you have time.
Example conversation
Two friends are saying goodbye after a quick meeting.
- HannahIch muss jetzt gehen.I have to go now.
- LukasAlles klar, melde dich bei mir!Alright, hit me up!
- HannahMache ich, Lukas.I will, Lukas.
- LukasBis bald, Hannah!See you soon, Hannah!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bei, dich, mir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
