noun
die Unterschrift, -en
signature
Ein Name, den jemand von Hand schreibt, um etwas zu bestätigen oder zu erlauben.
The German word "Unterschrift" is a noun that means "signature."
- It is made up of two words:
- "Unter" meaning "under"
- "Schrift" meaning "writing" or "script"
- Literally, it refers to the "writing underneath" a document, i.e., a person's signed name.
Similar words:
- "Signatur" (signature, often in a formal or digital context)
- "Handschrift" (handwriting)
Difference:
- "Unterschrift" specifically refers to the act or result of signing one's name as proof or authorization, usually at the bottom of a document.
- "Signatur" is a more technical/formal term, including digital or electronic signatures.
- "Handschrift" refers to the style or appearance of one's handwriting, not the signature itself.
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Examples
Ich setze meine Unterschrift unter den Vertrag.noun
I am placing my signature on the contract.
Deine Unterschrift fehlt noch auf dem Dokument.noun
Your signature is still missing on the document.
Die Unterschrift ist lesbar und klar.noun
The signature is legible and clear.
Ihre Unterschrift ist hier erforderlich.noun
Your signature is required here.
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