Ausgraben
Example: Archäologen graben alte Gegenstände aus dem Boden aus.
Definition
"Ausgraben" means to excavate or dig up objects, typically from the ground, often used in the context of history or archaeology. For example, archaeologists "ausgraben" ancient items from the soil to study past civilizations.
Etymology
The word "ausgraben" is a German verb composed of 'aus-' meaning 'out' and 'graben' meaning 'to dig.' It literally means 'to dig out.' This compound reflects the physical action of extracting something buried underground, commonly used in archaeological contexts.
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