unterliegen/ˌʊntɐˈliːɡŋ̍/to be subject to; to lose (in competition); to succumb
unterliegen is a German verb that means to be subject to, to lose (in competition), or to succumb. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈliːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterlag" and the past participle is "unterlegen".
Definitions
1.to be subject to something; to be governed or controlled by(regulation, law)
a.to be subject to a rule, regulation, control, etc.
Alle Mitarbeiter unterliegen der Schweigepflicht.—All employees are subject to confidentiality.
2.to lose (against someone), to be defeated(competition, contest)
a.to lose a sporting event or competition
Die Mannschaft unterlag dem Gegner mit 2:3.—The team lost to the opponent 2:3.
3.to succumb to something (an urge, force)(emotion, urge; rarely literal)
a.to succumb to an emotion or urge
Er unterlag der Versuchung und aß das ganze Stück Kuchen.—He succumbed to temptation and ate the whole piece of cake.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | unterliegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unterliege |
| Present (du) | unterliegst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unterliegt |
| Preterite (ich) | unterlag |
| Participle II | unterlegen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unterläge |
| Imperative (singular) | unterliege |
| Imperative (plural) | unterliegt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterliegen" mean in English?
- "unterliegen" means to be subject to, to lose (in competition), or to succumb. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterliegen"?
- "unterliegen" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈliːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "unterliegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "unterliegen" is "unterlegen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "unterliegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "unterliegen" becomes "unterlag" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "unterliegen"?
- "unterliegen" is a verb in German.
