Graben - translation, pronunciation and examples
dig
make a hole
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When to use graben
ein Loch graben
Erde graben
tief graben
Wurzeln ausgraben
im Garten graben
graben usage examples
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Informal: to dig in soil, often with hands, a shovel, or in a playful way.
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.
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What's the difference between graben / baggern
Informal: to dig in soil, often with hands, a shovel, or in a playful way.
Die Kinder buddeln im Sandkasten.
Дети копаются в песочнице.
Usually means digging with an excavator or heavy machinery, not by hand.
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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