anmeldte

Anmeldte is the past tense form of the verb anmelde in Norwegian Bokmål and Danish, meaning to report a crime, incident, or other matter to an authority, or to file a formal complaint. The corresponding noun for the act is anmeldelse.

In practice, individuals or organizations may anmelde a case to the police, to social services, or to other public authorities. The act creates an official record and can trigger investigations, inquiries, or administrative processes. A typical anmeldelse includes details such as who was involved, what happened, when and where it occurred, and any available evidence or witness statements.

The verb has several forms, such as anmeldte (simple past) and anmeldt (perfect passive participle). Examples: "Han anmeldte tyveriet i går" (He reported the theft yesterday) and "Saken er anmeldt til politiet" (The matter has been reported to the police). In Danish, the same verb and conjugation apply, with similar usage.

Related terms include anmeldelse (the report or complaint), anmelder (a person who reports or a reviewer in different contexts), and anmeldingspligt (a duty or obligation to report in certain professional contexts). The concept is commonly encountered in legal, administrative, and media contexts when documenting events that require official attention.