unterzeichnen
Translation
to sign, to undersign
Examples
Er muss den Vertrag unterzeichnen.
He has to sign the contract.
Bitte unterzeichnen Sie hier unten.
Please sign here below.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sign (sth.) He has to sign the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unterschreiben
Etymology
From 'unter' (under) + 'zeichnen' (to draw, mark). To 'draw under' or make one's mark under a document.
Memory Tips
Think of 'drawing' ('zeichnen') your signature 'under' ('unter') the text of a document.