inscription in Dutch
inscription in Dutch is inscriptie, ex libris — inscription means words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.
inscription in Dutch
inscriptie
ex libris
Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.
What does "inscription" mean?
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noun Words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.
"The inscription on the gravestone was barely legible after centuries of weather."
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noun A short personal message written at the front of a book or on a gift.
"The book had a handwritten inscription from the author."
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inscription in a sentence
- The inscription on the gravestone was barely legible after centuries of weather.
- A Latin inscription ran along the top of the old stone arch.
- The book had a handwritten inscription from the author.
- Inside the cover, my aunt had written a kind inscription for my birthday.
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What is "inscription" in Dutch?
"inscription" in Dutch is inscriptie, ex libris. inscription means: Words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.
How do you use "inscription" in a sentence?
Example: "The inscription on the gravestone was barely legible after centuries of weather." In Dutch, "inscription" is inscriptie, ex libris.
Are there other ways to say "inscription" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "inscription": inscriptie, ex libris.
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