De graafwerkzaamheden
Example: De graafwerkzaamheden begonnen vroeg in de ochtend op de bouwplaats.
Definition
"De graafwerkzaamheden" refers to the excavation activities involved in construction, typically including digging, removing earth, and preparing the ground for building projects. These tasks are essential for laying foundations, installing utilities, or landscaping on a construction site.
Etymology
The term "de graafwerkzaamheden" comes from the Dutch words "graaf," meaning to dig, and "werkzaamheden," meaning activities or works. Together, they describe the work of digging. Did you know? The root "graaf" is related to the English word "grave," originally meaning to dig or cut into the earth.
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"De graafwerkzaamheden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the excavation work