NOUN

Inschrift/ˈɪnˌʃʁɪft/inscription; engraving; legend

Inschrift is a German noun that means inscription, engraving, or legend. It is pronounced /ˈɪnˌʃʁɪft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Inschriften".

Definitions

1.text engraved, carved, or written on a hard surface(monument, building, object)

a.inscription for remembrance or dedication

Die Inschrift auf dem Denkmal erinnert an die Gefallenen.The inscription on the memorial commemorates the fallen.

b.label or identifying text

Auf der Münze befindet sich eine lateinische Inschrift.There is a Latin inscription on the coin.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Inschriftdie Inschriften
Genitiveder Inschriftder Inschriften
Dativeder Inschriftden Inschriften
Accusativedie Inschriftdie Inschriften

Frequently asked questions

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

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