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inscription / label
Text that is written, printed, or engraved on an object, packaging, sign, or building in order to provide information.
Auf dem Marmeladenglas stand die Aufschrift 'Erdbeere 2023'.
On the jam jar was the label 'Strawberry 2023'.
'Aufschrift' (inscription/label) is a compound noun made from the preposition 'auf' (on) and the noun 'die Schrift' (writing/script). So it literally describes writing that is located 'auf' (on) an object.
Die Aufschrift auf der alten Kiste war kaum noch zu lesen.
The inscription on the old crate was barely readable anymore.
Common verbs used with 'Aufschrift' (inscription/label) are 'tragen' (to bear/carry), 'lesen' (to read), and 'lauten' (to read/be worded). An object 'trägt' (bears) an inscription, a person can 'lesen' (read) it, and the inscription itself 'lautet' (reads) in a certain way.
Die Flasche trägt die Aufschrift 'Vorsicht, giftig!'.
The bottle bears the label 'Caution, toxic!'.
To name the object on which the inscription or label is located, you usually use the preposition 'auf' with the dative. Alternatively, you can also use 'mit' (with) to describe the object.
Ich suche das Paket mit der Aufschrift 'Zerbrechlich'.
I'm looking for the package with the label 'Fragile'.
inscription
Inschrift and Aufschrift refer to text on objects or buildings. An Inschrift is permanently attached and typically engraved or carved. Aufschrift is more general and also applies to printed or written information, for example on a sign or package.
Die Aufschrift wurde gut sichtbar auf das neue Hinweisschild gedruckt.
The wording was printed clearly on the new sign.
Die Inschrift wurde tief in den alten Gedenkstein gemeißelt.
The inscription was carved deeply into the old memorial stone.
