unterliegen
/ʊntɐˈliːɡn̩/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- unterliegt
- past
- unterlag
- perfect
- ist unterlegen
Meaning
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to be subject to; to lose (to)
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Die Preise unterliegen starken Schwankungen.
Prices are subject to strong fluctuations.
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Alle Daten unterliegen strengen Datenschutzregeln. Wer sie weitergibt, wird bestraft.
All data are subject to strict data protection rules. Anyone who passes them on is punished.
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Practice
1 What does unterliegen mean?
to be subject to; to lose (to)
2 Fill the gap: Die Preise ___ starken Schwankungen.
Full sentence: Die Preise unterliegen starken Schwankungen. (Prices are subject to strong fluctuations.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches unterliegen?
unterliegen: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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