abmelden
/ˈapˌmɛldən/
To unsubscribe in German is to abmelden.
The verb abmelden means to cancel a subscription. To specify that you are unsubscribing from a mailing list, you can use the phrase Von einer Liste abmelden. The related noun Abmeldung is frequently used in user interfaces to label the action of unsubscribing or signing out. While abmelden is used to unsubscribe or log out, its counterpart anmelden means to subscribe, register or log in.
Meaning: to cancel a subscription (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb abmelden is a separable verb, which means the prefix ab- moves to the end of the sentence in a simple present tense clause. The past participle is abgemeldet, which is used to form the perfect tense or can be used as an adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈapˌmɛldən/
Did you know?
- While abmelden is used for digital subscriptions, it is also the standard way to officially notify a government office that you have moved house.
- While abmelden works for lists, if you want to cancel a formal paid contract like a gym membership, Germans almost always use the verb kündigen instead.
- The verb melden is the root of 'abmelden', and it can mean to report something or to announce it, which is why the prefix 'ab-' implies withdrawing that report.
Examples in context
- Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich möchte mich von Ihrem Newsletter abmelden.Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to unsubscribe from your newsletter.
- Könntest du mich bitte aus der E-Mail-Liste austragen?Could you please unsubscribe me from the email list?
- Möchten Sie Ihr Abonnement stornieren oder den Newsletter abbestellen?Do you want to cancel your subscription or unsubscribe from the newsletter?
- Ich möchte mich von diesem Newsletter abmelden.I would like to unsubscribe from this newsletter.
- Ich möchte mich von dem Newsletter abmelden.I want to unsubscribe from the newsletter.
- Kann ich mich hier schnell abmelden?Can I unsubscribe quickly here?
Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are talking about their email clutter.
- LauraDiese E-Mails nerven mich nur noch.These emails are just annoying me now.
- LukasMusst du dich nicht einfach abmelden?Don't you just have to unsubscribe?
- LauraJa, ich werde mich sofort abmelden.Yes, I will unsubscribe immediately.
- LukasDas ist eine gute Idee, Laura.That is a good idea, Laura.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry abmelden, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
