inskripsiyon
inskripsiýon with stress marks
inscription
Usage Note
Inskripsiyon is used in historical, archaeological, and literary contexts to refer to text engraved on stone, metal, or monuments. Filipinos encounter this word in museum settings and when discussing historical artifacts, including baybayin inscriptions from the pre-colonial period.
Examples
" May inskripsiyon ang lumang bato. "
Natural Translation
The old stone has an inscription.
Literal Translation
Has inscription the old stone.
" May lumang inskripsiyon sa bato na nakita sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
There was an old inscription on a stone found on the mountain.
Literal Translation
Has old inscription on-the stone that found on-the mountain.
" Pinag-aralan ng mga dalubhasa ang inskripsiyon sa templo upang malaman kung sino ang nagtayo nito noong unang panahon. "
Natural Translation
The experts studied the inscription in the temple to find out who built it in ancient times.
Literal Translation
Studied by-the experts the inscription in-the temple in-order-to know who the built it during first time.
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