English–German
“excavation” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯sgʁaːbʊŋ/
Example
Die Ausgrabung begann früh am Morgen.
The excavation began early in the morning.
How to say “excavation” in German
“Excavation” in German is Ausgrabung.
An organized dig turns hidden layers of earth into a documented record of finds, walls, and other remains.
Example sentences with Ausgrabung
Bei der Ausgrabung wurde ein römischer Topf gefunden.
A Roman pot was found during the excavation.
Tips for using Ausgrabung
- In construction contexts, Aushub refers to excavated soil and Baugrube to a construction pit, while Ausgrabung commonly denotes archaeological work.