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epigrams

/ˈepɪɡræmz/

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noun

Inschrift, Steininschrift

An inscription in stone.

Examples :

"The ancient Roman tomb was covered in epigrams carved into the stone, telling stories of the person buried inside. "

Das antike römische Grab war mit Steininschriften bedeckt, die Geschichten über die darin begrabene Person erzählten.

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noun

Aphorismen, Sinnspruch

A brief but witty saying.

Examples :

"Oscar Wilde was famous for his epigrams, such as "I can resist everything except temptation." "

Oscar Wilde war berühmt für seine Aphorismen, wie zum Beispiel: „Ich kann allem widerstehen, außer der Versuchung.“

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noun

Epigramme, Sinnspruch

A short, witty or pithy poem.

Examples :

"The teacher started the lesson by reading several famous epigrams to show us how much meaning can be packed into just a few words. "

Der Lehrer begann die Lektion, indem er uns mehrere berühmte Epigramme vorlas, um uns zu zeigen, wie viel Bedeutung in nur wenigen Worten stecken kann.

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