inscription
intermediateB1/ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/ · in-scrip-tion
A written or carved message, often commemorative or decorative.
Meanings
A written or carved message, often commemorative or decorative.
ایک تحریر شدہ یا کندہ شدہ پیغام، جو اکثر یادگار یا سجاوٹ کے طور پر ہوتا ہے۔
نقش
naqsh
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- memorial inscription
- inscription on a plaque
- ancient inscription
Example Sentences
The inscription on the monument memorializes the fallen heroes.
یادگار پر موجود نقش شہید ہیروز کی یادگار ہے۔
Yaadgar par maujood naqsh shaheed heroes ki yaadgar hai.
The ancient inscription was found in the ruins of a long-lost civilization.
قدیم نقش ایک طویل عرصے سے کھوئے ہوئے تہذیب کے کھنڈروں میں ملا۔
Qadeem naqsh aik tareek arse se khoe hue tahzeeb ke khandron mein mila.
She admired the exquisite inscription on the gold ring.
اس نے سونے کی انگوٹھی پر موجود خوبصورت نقش کو سراہا۔
Us ne sone ki angoothi par maujood khoobsurat naqsh ko saraha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'inscription' as 'in script', where something is written down.
Imagine an ancient stone tablet covered with intricate carvings and inscriptions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نقش فریادی ہے کس کی، کون دیکھتا ہے اسے، یہ تو ہے ایک نام بھی، نام کو بھولتا کیا ہے؟
Naqsh faryadi hai kis ki, kaun dekhta hai isay, yeh to hai aik naam bhi, naam ko bhoolta kya hai?
Whose inscription is a plea, who pays attention to it? This too is but a name, what worth is it to forget a name?
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "inscriptio" — to write upon
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from Latin roots, where 'inscriptio' signifies something written and has connotations related to dedication or commemoration.