Breakdown of Το χάραγμα γίνεται με τη λεπίδα χαράγματος.
με
with
γίνομαι
to be made
το χάραγμα
the scoring
η λεπίδα χαράγματος
the scoring blade
Questions & Answers about Το χάραγμα γίνεται με τη λεπίδα χαράγματος.
Why is χάραγμα preceded by το?
Because χάραγμα is a neuter singular noun, and το is the neuter singular definite article in the nominative here.
So:
- το χάραγμα = the engraving / the incision / the mark
In this sentence, το χάραγμα is the subject of the verb γίνεται.
What exactly does χάραγμα mean here?
Χάραγμα comes from the verb χαράζω, which has to do with engraving, carving, scoring, or making a cut/mark.
Depending on context, χάραγμα can mean things like:
- engraving
- incision
- cut
- mark
- score line
So the exact English translation depends on what kind of object or process is being described.
Why is the verb γίνεται used instead of a verb meaning does or makes?