unterliegen
Translation
to be subject to, to be defeated by, to succumb to
Examples
Das Projekt unterliegt strengen Regeln.
The project is subject to strict rules.
Die Mannschaft unterlag dem Gegner.
The team was defeated by the opponent.
Grammar Patterns
((et3)) unterliegen to be subject to sth. This data is subject to data privacy laws.
((j-m)) unterliegen to be defeated by sb. In the final, she was defeated by her opponent.
Similar Words
abhängen von (to depend on), verlieren (to lose)
Etymology
Composed of 'unter' (under) and 'liegen' (to lie). The literal meaning is 'to lie under,' which extends to being under control or defeated.
Memory Tips
Think of the image of 'lying under' ('unterliegen') something, either figuratively (under a law) or literally (defeated in a fight).