Die Aushubarbeiten
Example: Die Aushubarbeiten auf der Baustelle dauern noch zwei Wochen.
Definition
"Die Aushubarbeiten" refers to the excavation works carried out on a construction site, involving the removal of earth or soil to prepare the ground for building foundations or other structural elements. These tasks are essential for site preparation and typically involve digging and earthmoving activities.
Etymology
The word "die Aushubarbeiten" comes from the German words 'aus' meaning 'out,' 'hub' derived from 'heben' meaning 'to lift,' and 'arbeiten' meaning 'works' or 'tasks.' Together, they describe the work of lifting or digging out earth. Did you know that 'Aushub' literally means 'excavation' or 'digging out' in German?
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"Die Aushubarbeiten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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