Unterliegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterliegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "be defeated", "lose" or "succumb".

Essential properties of "unterliegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: unterliegen
  • Simple past: unterlag
  • Participle: unterlegen

See full conjugation of unterliegen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "unterliegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Be defeated or vanquished"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Team unterlag im Finale mit 0:2.The team lost in the final with 0:2.
  2. Die Armee unterlag nach einem langen Kampf.The army was defeated after a long battle.
  3. Trotz großer Anstrengungen unterlag er seinem Konkurrenten.Despite great efforts, he lost to his competitor.

2.) "Be subject to a law, rule, or authority"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Alle Bürger unterliegen den Gesetzen des Landes.All citizens are subject to the laws of the country.
  2. Diese Informationen unterliegen der Geheimhaltung.This information is subject to confidentiality.
  3. Der Vertrag unterliegt deutschem Recht.The contract is subject to German law.

3.) "Undergo a change or transformation, often negative"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Qualität des Produkts unterlag starken Schwankungen.The quality of the product was subject to strong fluctuations.
  2. Sein Gesundheitszustand unterlag ständigen Veränderungen.His health condition was subject to constant changes.
  3. Die Mode unterliegt einem stetigen Wandel.Fashion is subject to constant change.
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