A2Communicationformal

Wen darf ich melden?

Whom may I announce?

In German

Wen darf ich melden?

Vain darf ich mel-den?
English
Whom may I announce?
Español
¿A quién debo anunciar?
Italiano
Chi devo annunciare?

Note

This is a very formal and polite way to ask for the caller's name. It implies that you will pass on the name to the person they wish to speak with.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Könnte ich bitte mit Herrn Wagner sprechen? – Wen darf ich melden?

    Could I please speak with Mr. Wagner? – Whom may I announce?

    A secretary screening calls for a busy executive.

  2. 2

    Frau Schulz ist gerade nicht erreichbar. Wen darf ich melden, wenn sie zurück ist?

    Ms. Schulz is currently unavailable. Whom may I announce when she returns?

    An assistant taking a message for an unavailable colleague.

FAQ

How do you say "Whom may I announce?" in German?

"Whom may I announce?" in German is "Wen darf ich melden?" (Vain darf ich mel-den?). Example: Könnte ich bitte mit Herrn Wagner sprechen? – Wen darf ich melden?.

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