unterziehen
Translation
to undergo, to be subjected to, to submit oneself to
Examples
Er musste sich einer Operation unterziehen.
He had to undergo an operation.
Sie unterzog sich einer strengen Prüfung.
She subjected herself to a strict examination.
Grammar Patterns
sich (Dat.) et4 unterziehen to undergo ((sth.)) He had to undergo an operation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: durchmachen, erleiden; Antonyms: vermeiden, umgehen
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) + 'ziehen' (to pull). Literally 'to pull under', implying submitting oneself to a process.
Memory Tips
Think of going 'under' a procedure, like surgery. 'sich unterziehen' means to undergo.