VERB

unterziehen/ˌʊntɐˈt͡siːən/to subject (someone/something) to; to undergo

unterziehen is a German verb that means to subject (someone/something) to or to undergo. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈt͡siːən/.

Definitions

1.to subject (someone/something) to a process or treatment(formal, process)

a.to make someone/something undergo something (often with 'sich' reflexive)

Er musste sich einer Operation unterziehen.He had to undergo an operation.

b.to subject something/someone to scrutiny, control, etc.

Die Firma unterzog ihre Produkte einer strengen Kontrolle.The company subjected its products to strict inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What does "unterziehen" mean in English?
"unterziehen" means to subject (someone/something) to or to undergo. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "unterziehen"?
"unterziehen" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈt͡siːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "unterziehen"?
"unterziehen" is a verb in German.

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