NOUN

Aufschrift/ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁɪft/inscription; label; caption

Aufschrift is a German noun that means inscription, label, or caption. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁɪft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Aufschriften".

Definitions

1.written text affixed to or printed on something, giving information or identification(on objects, packaging, signs)

a.inscription or wording on an object, sign, or packaging

Die Aufschrift auf dem Paket war nicht mehr lesbar.The inscription on the package was no longer legible.

b.label or title identifying contents or purpose

Bitte beachten Sie die Aufschrift auf dem Behälter.Please pay attention to the label on the container.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Aufschriftdie Aufschriften
Genitiveder Aufschriftder Aufschriften
Dativeder Aufschriftden Aufschriften
Accusativedie Aufschriftdie Aufschriften

Frequently asked questions

What does "Aufschrift" mean in English?
"Aufschrift" means inscription, label, or caption. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Aufschrift"?
"Aufschrift" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁɪft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Aufschrift" der, die, or das?
"Aufschrift" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Aufschrift"?
The plural of "Aufschrift" is "Aufschriften".
What part of speech is "Aufschrift"?
"Aufschrift" is a noun in German.

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