inscription

• Substantiv, das Wörter oder Buchstaben bezeichnet, die in eine Oberfläche eingraviert, eingeschnitten oder geschrieben sind, oder eine kurze Widmung in einem Buch oder auf einem Foto, sowie den Vorgang des Anbringens einer solchen Beschriftung.

A noun referring to words or letters that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, or a short dedicatory message in a book or on a photograph, as well as the act of inscribing.

1. Engraved or carved textB2formal

   Words or letters that are carved, engraved, or written onto a hard surface, such as stone, metal, or wood.

   Inschrift

   • The ancient inscription on the monument was difficult to decipher.
   • The ring had a beautiful inscription on the inside.
   • The tombstone bore a simple inscription: 'Rest in Peace'.

   Synonymecarvingengravingepigraphepitaphetchinglegendlettering

2. Dedication messageB2formal

   A short, personal message written in a book, on a photograph, or on a work of art, often dedicating it to someone.

   Widmung

   • The author signed the book with a personal inscription to the reader.
   • The photograph had a loving inscription on the back.
   • She wrote a heartfelt inscription in the front of the album.

   Synonymededicationmessagenote

3. Act of inscribingC1formal

   The process or activity of carving, engraving, or writing letters or words onto a surface.

   Beschriftung

   • The inscription of the names on the memorial took several days.
   • He specialized in the inscription of ancient texts.
   • The careful inscription of the letters required great skill.

   Synonymecarvingengravingetching