VERB
unterliegen/ˌʊntɐˈliːɡŋ̍/to be subject to; to be defeated by
unterliegen is a German verb that means to be subject to or to be defeated by. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈliːɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterlag" and the past participle is "unterlegen".
Definitions
1.to be subject to (a rule, law, etc.)(regulation, law)
a.to fall under the influence or control of something
Das Produkt unterliegt strengen Kontrollen.—The product is subject to strict controls.
2.to lose to; to be defeated by(competition, contest)
a.to not prevail against an opponent
Die Mannschaft unterliegt dem Favoriten mit 1:3.—The team loses to the favorite 1:3.
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 or to be defeated by. 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.
