unterschreiben
Translation
to sign
Examples
Ich habe den Vertrag unterschrieben.
I have signed the contract.
Der Brief muss noch unterschrieben werden.
The letter still needs to be signed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sign sth. I have signed the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unterzeichnen, signieren
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) + 'schreiben' (to write). Literally 'to write under'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English 'underwrite', which has a related meaning. You write your name 'under' the text of a document.