Ausgraben
Example: Archäologen graben die alten Ruinen vorsichtig aus.
Definition
"Ausgraben" means to carefully dig up or excavate something, especially in a historical or archaeological context, such as unearthing ancient ruins or artifacts hidden underground.
Etymology
The word "ausgraben" comes from the German prefix "aus-" meaning 'out' and the verb "graben" meaning 'to dig.' Together, they literally mean 'to dig out.' This word vividly captures the action of removing something from beneath the surface, often used in archaeology.
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