unterschreiben
Translation
to sign
Examples
Bitte unterschreiben Sie hier.
Please sign here.
Er hat den Vertrag unterschrieben.
He has signed the contract.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sign (sth.) I have to sign the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: signieren, unterzeichnen
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) and 'schreiben' (to write). Literally 'to write under'.
Memory Tips
Imagine writing your name 'unter' (under) the text on a document.