Gravieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gravieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "engrave", "carve" or "etch".

Essential properties of "gravieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gravieren
  • Simple past: gravierte
  • Participle: graviert

See full conjugation of gravieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gravieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To engrave on a hard surface"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Künstler hat das Muster in das Metall graviert.The artist engraved the pattern into the metal.
  2. Ich möchte meinen Namen auf das Armband gravieren lassen.I want to have my name engraved on the bracelet.
  3. Sie gravierte ein Herz in den Baumstamm.She carved a heart into the tree trunk.

2.) "To make a deep and lasting impression"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Erlebnis hat sich tief in ihr Gedächtnis graviert.The experience was deeply imprinted in her memory.
  2. Die Worte des Lehrers gravierend in den Schülern.The teacher's words made a lasting impression on the students.
  3. Das Ereignis gravierte sich in die Geschichte ein.The event was engraved into history.
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