De opgraving
Example: De archeologen vonden belangrijke artefacten tijdens de opgraving.
Definition
"De opgraving" refers to the archaeological excavation or dig where archaeologists carefully uncover artifacts, structures, or other historical remains buried underground. It is a systematic process aimed at discovering and studying past human activity preserved in the soil.
Etymology
The term "de opgraving" comes from the Dutch verb 'opgraven,' meaning 'to dig up.' It combines 'op,' meaning 'up,' and 'graven,' meaning 'to dig.' Did you know? The word reflects the action of digging upward from the earth to uncover hidden historical treasures.
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"De opgraving" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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