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engraving
An inscription, pattern, or image that has been worked into a hard surface such as metal, glass, or stone by cutting or incising.
Der Ehering hatte eine Gravur mit dem Hochzeitsdatum.
The wedding ring had an engraving with the wedding date.
engraving
The technique or craft process of engraving itself.
Er erlernte die Kunst der Gravur bei einem alten Meister.
He learned the art of engraving from an old master.
'Die Gravur' (engraving) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'gravieren' (to engrave). 'Gravieren' (to engrave) means to incise an inscription or pattern into a hard surface. This connection is the key to understanding the word.
Ich möchte meinen Namen in den Stift gravieren lassen.
I would like to have my name engraved on the pen.
When the word is used countably with the article 'eine' (a/an), it usually refers to the result (the inscription). When it is used uncountably with the article 'die' (the) and often with a genitive attribute, it refers to the technique.
Der Pokal hat eine Gravur mit dem Namen des Siegers.
The trophy has an engraving with the winner's name.
As an inscription, an engraving is typically found on personal or valuable objects. Common combinations are 'eine Gravur im Ring' (an engraving inside the ring), 'eine Gravur auf der Uhr' (an engraving on the watch), or 'eine Gravur auf einem Glas' (an engraving on a glass).
Sie wünschte sich eine persönliche Gravur auf der Rückseite des Medaillons.
She wanted a personal engraving on the back of the locket.
inscription
When referring to engraved text, Inschrift primarily means the linguistic message. Gravur, by contrast, refers to the design cut into the surface and can include a pattern or picture as well as writing. Inschrift is therefore suitable for the wording, while Gravur refers to the visible execution.
Die feine Gravur im Ring zeigt den Namen in eleganten Buchstaben.
The delicate engraving inside the ring shows the name in elegant lettering.
Die Inschrift im Ring lautet „Für immer zusammen“.
The inscription inside the ring reads, “Together forever.”
