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inscription in German

inscription in German is Inschrift, Aufschrift, Münzaufschrift — inscription means words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.

inscription in German

Inschrift
noun
Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone, or on some other item.
Aufschrift
noun
Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone, or on some other item.
Münzaufschrift
noun
Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone, or on some other item.
Aufschrift
noun
The text on a coin.
Münzaufschrift
noun
The text on a coin.
Widmung
noun
Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

What does "inscription" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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.
  • The book had a handwritten inscription from the author.

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What is "inscription" in German?

"inscription" in German is Inschrift, Aufschrift, Münzaufschrift. 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 German, "inscription" is Inschrift, Aufschrift, Münzaufschrift.

Are there other ways to say "inscription" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "inscription": Inschrift, Aufschrift, Münzaufschrift, Widmung.

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