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inscription in Greek

inscription in Greek is επιγραφή, χάραξη, αφιέρωση — inscription means words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.

inscription in Greek

επιγραφή
noun
Pronounced: epigrafi
Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone, or on some other item.
χάραξη
noun
Pronounced: charaxi
Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone, or on some other item.
επιγραφή
noun
Pronounced: epigrafi
The text on a coin.
αφιέρωση
noun
Pronounced: afierosi
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.
  • 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 Greek?
"inscription" in Greek is επιγραφή, χάραξη, αφιέρωση. inscription means: Words carved, engraved, or otherwise permanently marked onto a surface such as stone, metal, or a monument.
How do you pronounce επιγραφή?
"inscription" in Greek is επιγραφή, pronounced "epigrafi".
How do you use "inscription" in a sentence?
Example: "The inscription on the gravestone was barely legible after centuries of weather." In Greek, "inscription" is επιγραφή, χάραξη, αφιέρωση.
Are there other ways to say "inscription" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "inscription": επιγραφή, χάραξη, αφιέρωση.
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