Gemeldeter

Gemeldeter is the attributive form of the German past participle gemeldet, derived from the verb melden, meaning to report or notify. It functions as an adjective meaning “reported” or “notified” and is used to describe a noun that has been the subject of a report or notification.

As an attributive adjective, gemeldeter agrees with the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes. Examples include der gemeldete Vorfall (the reported incident), einen gemeldeten Vorfall (a reported incident), and die gemeldeten Vorfälle (the reported incidents). In plural or with different cases, the endings change accordingly, such as einem gemeldeten Vorfall or die gemeldeten Beschwerdefälle, depending on article and grammatical function.

Common contexts for gemeldeter appear in official and formal language. In law enforcement, healthcare, and administrative communication, terms like gemeldete Fälle or gemeldete Beschwerden denote incidents or complaints that have been officially reported to authorities. The word emphasizes the status of information as having been communicated or filed, rather than necessarily verified.

Etymologically, gemeldeter derives from melden (to report). The participle gemeldet carries the sense of information that has been conveyed; when used attributively as gemeldeter, it becomes a descriptive form that attaches to a noun. It is not typically used as a standalone noun; rather, it serves as an adjective in standard German grammar.

See also: melden, Meldung, Meldefenster, Meldungspflicht.