Graven
Example: De archeologen beginnen met graven in de oude stad.
Definition
"Graven" means to dig or excavate, especially in the context of archaeology or uncovering something buried underground. For example, in the phrase 'De archeologen beginnen met graven in de oude stad,' it refers to archaeologists starting to dig in the old city.
Etymology
The Dutch word "graven" comes from the Old Dutch "graven," which traces back to the Proto-Germanic root *grab- meaning 'to dig.' It shares common ancestry with the English word 'grave' as a noun, originally referring to a dug-out place. Did you know that "graven" is related to the idea of creating a hollow or cavity by digging?
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"Graven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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