VERB
unterschreiben/ˌʊntɐˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/to sign; to subscribe (with signature)
unterschreiben is a German verb that means to sign or to subscribe (with signature). It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterschrieb" and the past participle is "unterschrieben".
Definitions
1.to write one's signature on a document to give consent or approval(official documents, agreements)
a.to sign something officially
Bitte unterschreiben Sie hier auf dem Formular.—Please sign here on the form.
b.to add one's signature for confirmation
Er hat den Vertrag gestern unterschrieben.—He signed the contract yesterday.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | unterschreiben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unterschreibe |
| Present (du) | unterschreibst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unterschreibt |
| Preterite (ich) | unterschrieb |
| Participle II | unterschrieben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unterschriebe |
| Imperative (singular) | unterschreibe |
| Imperative (plural) | unterschreibt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterschreiben" mean in English?
- "unterschreiben" means to sign or to subscribe (with signature). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterschreiben"?
- "unterschreiben" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "unterschreiben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "unterschreiben" is "unterschrieben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "unterschreiben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "unterschreiben" becomes "unterschrieb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "unterschreiben"?
- "unterschreiben" is a verb in German.
