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How to Say ‘To apply’ in German

Mich bewerben

mikh beh-VEHR-ben

[mikh beh-VEHR-ben]

💬 Usage Tip: bewerben needs a "myself" word: ich bewerbe mich "I'm applying". Add the job with um: mich um die Stelle bewerben "apply for the position".

Phrase Breakdown

Mich

[mikh]

myself

A reflexive pronoun used with certain verbs like 'sich bedanken.'

Example

Ich wollte mich für Ihre Zeit bedanken.

I wanted to thank you for your time.

bewerben

[beh-VEHR-ben]

to apply

Reflexive verb (sich bewerben) meaning to apply for a job or position.

Example

Ich möchte mich bei Ihnen bewerben.

I would like to apply with you.

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