German Phrase
Unterschreib das Einzugsprotokoll.
Meaning
A direct request to sign the move‑in protocol, a document that records the condition of a rental unit at the time the tenant takes possession.
When to use
Used by landlords, property managers, or roommates when handing over a new apartment or house and needing the tenant’s signature on the condition checklist.
✦Grammar Breakdown
UnterschreibdasEinzugsprotokoll.
Imperativ (du)
‘Unterschreib’ is the singular informal imperative of ‘unterschreiben’ (to sign).
Akkusativ‑Artikel
‘das’ is the neuter definite article in the accusative case, matching ‘Einzugsprotokoll’.
Kompositum
‘Einzugsprotokoll’ is a compound noun (Einzug + Protokoll) meaning ‘move‑in protocol’.
Punktuation
The period marks the end of the command; in spoken German the tone rises slightly at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Bitte unterschreib das Einzugsprotokoll.
Please sign the move‑in protocol.
Klar, hier ist meine Unterschrift.
Sure, here’s my signature.
✕Common Mistakes
Unterschreib ein Einzugsprotokoll.
The article must be accusative ‘das’ because ‘Einzugsprotokoll’ is neuter.
Unterschreib dem Einzugsprotokoll.
‘dem’ is dative; the verb ‘unterschreiben’ takes a direct object (accusative).
Unterschreiben Sie das Einzugsprotokoll.
This is the formal version; it’s not wrong, but it changes the register from informal ‘du’ to polite ‘Sie’.
↔Alternatives
Bitte das Einzugsprotokoll unterschreiben.
Please sign the move‑in protocol.
Signiere das Einzugsprotokoll.
Sign the move‑in protocol.
Bitte das Protokoll zum Einzug unterschreiben.
Please sign the protocol for moving in.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland the Einzugsprotokoll is a standard part of the hand‑over process. Both parties sign it to avoid disputes over the security deposit later. Make sure you check every item (walls, floors, fixtures) before signing, because your signature confirms the documented condition.