VERB

ausschachtento excavate (by digging); to dig out (earth)

ausschachten is a German verb that means to excavate (by digging) or to dig out (earth).

Definitions

1.to dig or remove earth in order to prepare a site, esp. for construction(construction, civil engineering)

a.to remove earth for a foundation, pit, or trench

Für das neue Gebäude muss das Fundament zuerst ausgeschachtet werden.For the new building, the foundation has to be excavated first.

b.to dig out a space such as a pit, trench, or canal by removing earth

Der Baggerfahrer hat die Baugrube innerhalb eines Tages ausgeschachtet.The excavator driver dug out the construction pit within one day.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ausschachten" mean in English?
"ausschachten" means to excavate (by digging) or to dig out (earth). It is a German verb.
What part of speech is "ausschachten"?
"ausschachten" is a verb in German.

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