English–German

“archaeology” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aɐ̯çɛoloˈgiː/

Example

Die Archäologie untersucht alte Fundstücke.

Archaeology examines ancient artifacts.

Illustration for Archäologie (archaeology)

How to say “archaeology” in German

“Archaeology” in German is Archäologie.

An archaeologist reconstructs vanished lifeways from material traces left in the ground and in ancient sites.

Full entry for Archäologie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Archäologie

Viele Studierende interessieren sich für Archäologie.

Many students are interested in archaeology.

Tips for using Archäologie

  • German uses Archäologie for the academic field, while Ausgrabung refers specifically to an excavation or the act of digging something up.

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