Meaning
To state one's residential or mailing address.
Cultural Background
The 'Meldepflicht' requires citizens to register their address. 'Adresse angeben' is a daily necessity. Similar to Germany, administrative accuracy is highly valued. Swiss German speakers often use 'angeben' in formal contexts, though they might use 'Adresse bekannt geben' in writing. On websites, 'Adresse angeben' is the standard button/instruction text.
Separable Verb
Remember that 'an' goes to the end of the sentence. 'Ich gebe meine Adresse an.'
Don't confuse with 'brag'
The word 'angeben' also means to brag. Context will clarify, but be aware!
Meaning
To state one's residential or mailing address.
Separable Verb
Remember that 'an' goes to the end of the sentence. 'Ich gebe meine Adresse an.'
Don't confuse with 'brag'
The word 'angeben' also means to brag. Context will clarify, but be aware!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'angeben'.
Ich muss meine Adresse ____.
In a sentence with a modal verb (muss), the main verb stays in the infinitive at the end.
Choose the correct verb for providing an address.
Welches Verb passt am besten?
'Angeben' is the standard collocation for providing an address.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Wie komme ich an das Paket?' B: 'Du musst deine Adresse ____.'
'Angeben' is the most natural fit for providing an address for delivery.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesIch muss meine Adresse ____.
In a sentence with a modal verb (muss), the main verb stays in the infinitive at the end.
Welches Verb passt am besten?
'Angeben' is the standard collocation for providing an address.
A: 'Wie komme ich an das Paket?' B: 'Du musst deine Adresse ____.'
'Angeben' is the most natural fit for providing an address for delivery.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt is neutral. It works in both formal and informal contexts.
You can, but 'angeben' is more precise for forms.
Ich habe meine Adresse angegeben.
Related Phrases
die Anschrift nennen
synonymto state the address
die Adresse eintragen
similarto enter the address
sich anmelden
builds onto register
angeben (brag)
contrastto show off
