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inscription
A text that is engraved, carved, or otherwise permanently applied to a hard surface such as stone, metal, or wood.
Die Inschrift auf dem alten Grabstein war kaum noch zu entziffern.
The inscription on the old gravestone was barely decipherable anymore.
The word is made up of 'in' (in the sense of 'into') and 'Schrift' (writing). So it literally describes writing that is worked into a material.
Die Goldschmiedin brachte eine kleine Inschrift im Inneren des Rings an.
The goldsmith added a small inscription inside the ring.
To indicate the location of the inscription, you use the preposition 'auf' with the dative. For example: the inscription 'auf dem Stein' (on the stone), 'auf der Tafel' (on the plaque/board), or 'auf der Münze' (on the coin).
Auf der alten Glocke befindet sich eine lateinische Inschrift.
There is a Latin inscription on the old bell.
Common verbs in connection with 'Inschrift' (inscription) are 'entziffern' (to decipher, when it is hard to read), 'lesen' (to read), 'anbringen' (to add/attach), or 'entdecken' (to discover).
Archäologen versuchen, die Inschrift auf der Tontafel zu entziffern.
Archaeologists are trying to decipher the inscription on the clay tablet.
inscription / label
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 Inschrift wurde tief in den alten Gedenkstein gemeißelt.
The inscription was carved deeply into the old memorial stone.
Die Aufschrift wurde gut sichtbar auf das neue Hinweisschild gedruckt.
The wording was printed clearly on the new sign.
