De opgraving
Example: De opgraving van het oude kasteel duurde meerdere maanden.
Definition
"De opgraving" refers to the process of excavating or digging up a site, typically to uncover historical or archaeological remains. It involves carefully removing soil and debris to reveal artifacts, structures, or other significant finds beneath the surface.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de opgraving" comes from the verb 'opgraven,' meaning 'to dig up' or 'excavate.' It combines 'op,' meaning 'up,' and 'graven,' meaning 'to dig.' Did you know? This term is commonly used in construction and archaeology to describe the act of unearthing buried objects or sites.
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"De opgraving" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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