Unterzeichnen
Unterzeichnen is a German verb meaning to sign a document or agreement by placing one’s signature on it. It is used for formal documents such as contracts, treaties, or official acts, but can also appear in everyday contexts when a signature is required.
The verb is separable in the present tense, so the prefix is typically separated in main clauses:
Usage and nuance: unterschreiben is more common in everyday language, while unterzeichnen tends to carry a
See also: Unterzeichnung, Unterzeichner, Unterschreiben. Translation equivalents include to sign, to sign off on, or to