German Conversation · Level 29
89 words
German word
signieren
Pronunciation
IPA/zɪgˈniːʁən/
Meaning
- verbsign
Example
Ich signiere morgen den Vertrag.
Tomorrow, I will sign the contract.
More examples
Der Notar signierte die Urkunde vor den Zeugen.
The notary signed the deed in the presence of the witnesses.
Core concept
A pen leaves a person's identifying name on an object, linking that object to its creator or signer.
Common phrases
die Urkunde signieren
sign the deed
die Vollmacht signieren
sign the power of attorney
die Unterlagen signieren
sign the documents
Similar words
unterzeichnen: To sign an important document as a formal sign of approval or agreement.
unterschreiben: To write a name on a document to show approval or agreement.
eintragen: To enter a name in a list, register, or form as a record.
Definition in German
Den Namen handschriftlich anbringen, zum Beispiel auf Büchern, Bildern oder Formularen, um Urheber oder Widmung kenntlich zu machen.
Word origin
German signieren was borrowed from French signer and ultimately derives from Latin signare, meaning to mark.
Usage tips
- For a document, unterschreiben is often the more neutral everyday verb, while signieren commonly highlights an autograph or an artist's signature.
Other meanings
- sign one's nameverb
Related words
- Signaturverfahrensignature procedurenoun
- signiertsignedadjective