VERB
graben/ˈɡʁaːbn̩/to dig; to excavate
graben is a German verb that means to dig or to excavate. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁaːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "grub" and the past participle is "gegraben".
Definitions
1.to create a hole or trench in the ground(manual work, nature)
a.to dig with a tool or by hand
Die Kinder graben im Sand nach Muscheln.—The children are digging in the sand for shells.
b.to excavate with machinery
Auf der Baustelle graben Bagger ein Fundament.—At the construction site, excavators are digging a foundation.
2.to search for something by digging(search)
a.to look for underground objects or treasures
Archäologen graben nach alten Artefakten.—Archaeologists are digging for ancient artifacts.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | graben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | grabe |
| Present (du) | gräbst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gräbt |
| Preterite (ich) | grub |
| Participle II | gegraben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | grübe |
| Imperative (singular) | grab |
| Imperative (plural) | grabt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "graben" mean in English?
- "graben" means to dig or to excavate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "graben"?
- "graben" is pronounced /ˈɡʁaːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "graben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "graben" is "gegraben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "graben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "graben" becomes "grub" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "graben"?
- "graben" is a verb in German.
