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Graben - translation, pronunciation and examples

graben
[ˈɡʁaːbən]

dig

🇩🇪 German
[ˈɡʁaːbən]
Meaning of graben

make a hole

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Part of speechverb
Pronunciation[ˈɡʁaːbən]
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How important is this wordoften
dig

When to use graben

dig a hole

ein Loch graben

dig soil

Erde graben

dig deep

tief graben

dig up roots

Wurzeln ausgraben

dig in garden

im Garten graben

graben usage examples

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Wir graben ein Loch für den Pfahl.

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Das Kind will im Sand graben.

Similar words

graben

Informal: to dig in soil, often with hands, a shovel, or in a playful way.

baggern

Usually means digging with an excavator or heavy machinery, not by hand.

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graben belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

grabenscavare
Unordnungdisordine
Staubpolvere
Fleckmacchia
Müllspazzatura
Werkzeugstrumento
Waschbeckenlavandino

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between graben / baggern

🇩🇪German
graben

Informal: to dig in soil, often with hands, a shovel, or in a playful way.

A1Often

Die Kinder buddeln im Sandkasten.

Дети копаются в песочнице.

B
🇩🇪German
baggern

Usually means digging with an excavator or heavy machinery, not by hand.

A1Very Often

Auf der Baustelle baggert ein großer Bagger den Boden aus.

На стройке большой экскаватор выкапывает землю.

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How to pronounce graben and what this word means

graben translation: dig. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce graben

[ˈɡʁaːbən]

graben translation

dig

graben examples

Wir graben ein Loch für den Pfahl.

graben transcription

[ˈɡʁaːbən]

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graben meaning: what does it mean?

eine Vertiefung oder ein Loch in den Boden machen

graben pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

graben is pronounced as [ˈɡʁaːbən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

graben definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wir graben ein Loch für den Pfahl. Translation: Мы копаем яму для столба.

Is graben part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?

Yes, graben (dig) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is graben part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, graben (dig) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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