NOUN

Ausgrabung/ˈaʊ̯sˌɡʁaːbʊŋ/excavation; archaeological dig

Ausgrabung is a German noun that means excavation or archaeological dig. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌɡʁaːbʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ausgrabungen".

Definitions

1.the systematic uncovering of historical remains through digging(archaeology)

a.an archaeological site or process of uncovering objects from the past

Die Ausgrabung in Troja hat viele wertvolle Funde zutage gefördert.The excavation in Troy brought many valuable finds to light.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Ausgrabungdie Ausgrabungen
Genitiveder Ausgrabungder Ausgrabungen
Dativeder Ausgrabungden Ausgrabungen
Accusativedie Ausgrabungdie Ausgrabungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ausgrabung" mean in English?
"Ausgrabung" means excavation or archaeological dig. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ausgrabung"?
"Ausgrabung" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌɡʁaːbʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ausgrabung" der, die, or das?
"Ausgrabung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Ausgrabung"?
The plural of "Ausgrabung" is "Ausgrabungen".
What part of speech is "Ausgrabung"?
"Ausgrabung" is a noun in German.

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