English–German

“dig” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁaːbən/

Example

Ich grabe ein Loch.

I'm digging a hole.

Illustration for graben (dig)

How to say “dig” in German

“Dig” in German is graben.

Earth being removed by digging to make space below the surface.

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

Example sentences with graben

Die Arbeiter graben einen Brunnen.

The workers are digging a well.

Tips for using graben

  • The perfect uses haben, as in Ich habe ein Loch gegraben, and the past participle is gegraben.

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