De inscriptie
Example: De inscriptie op de oude steen vertelt een verhaal uit het verleden.
Definition
"De inscriptie" refers to an engraved or written text on a surface, often stone or metal, that records historical information or messages. It is commonly found on monuments, artifacts, or buildings, preserving stories or important details from the past.
Etymology
The word "de inscriptie" comes from the Latin 'inscriptio,' meaning 'a writing on or upon.' It entered Dutch through French influence. Did you know? Inscriptions have been used since ancient times to immortalize events and honor individuals.
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"De inscriptie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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