unterliegen
Translation
to be defeated, to be subject to, to succumb to
Examples
Die Mannschaft unterlag dem Gegner.
The team was defeated by the opponent.
Diese Waren unterliegen dem Zoll.
These goods are subject to customs.
Er ist seinen Gefühlen unterlegen.
He succumbed to his feelings.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to be defeated by / subject to (sb./sth.) These goods are subject to customs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: besiegt werden, unterworfen sein; Antonyms: siegen, gewinnen
Etymology
From 'unter' (under) + 'liegen' (to lie). To 'lie under' something, implying being under its control or having been defeated by it.
Memory Tips
Imagine a wrestler 'lying under' ('unterliegen') their opponent after being defeated.