Einen Vertrag unterschreiben
Example: Wir müssen heute einen Vertrag unterschreiben.
Definition
"Einen Vertrag unterschreiben" means to officially agree to the terms of a contract by putting one's signature on the document, making the agreement legally binding. For example, it is used when parties finalize an agreement by signing a contract.
Etymology
The phrase "einen Vertrag unterschreiben" combines the German words 'Vertrag' meaning 'contract' or 'agreement,' and 'unterschreiben,' which literally means 'to write under.' The latter comes from 'unter' (under) and 'schreiben' (to write), indicating signing one's name below the text as a form of approval. Did you know this method of signing contracts dates back to times when documents were handwritten, and signing beneath the content was a clear marker of consent?
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"Einen Vertrag unterschreiben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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