untersagen
Translation
to forbid, to prohibit
Examples
Der Arzt untersagte ihm das Rauchen.
The doctor forbade him to smoke.
Das Betreten des Geländes ist streng untersagt.
Entering the premises is strictly forbidden.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to forbid sb sth The doctor forbade him to smoke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verbieten (to forbid); Antonyms: erlauben (to allow), gestatten (to permit)
Etymology
From 'unter-' (inseparable prefix, often with a negative sense) + 'sagen' (to say). It implies 'saying against' or negating permission.
Memory Tips
Think of an authority 'saying' something is not allowed, putting it 'under' restriction.