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dig

dig

Meaning of dig

English

to move earth to make a hole in the ground

Deutsch

eine Vertiefung oder ein Loch in den Boden machen

dig

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪɡ/
American English
/dɪɡ/

dig with German translation

dig usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We're digging a hole for the post.

Wir graben ein Loch für den Pfahl.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The child wants to dig in the sand.

Das Kind will im Sand graben.

dig synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between dig, dig up, shovel, excavate, unearth, and burrow

dig up
🇬🇧English

remove something from the ground by digging

very often

ENWe dug up the potatoes in September.

🇬🇧English

move earth or snow with a shovel

A2often

ENShe shoveled soil into the pot.

Advanced: broader words

E
🇬🇧English
excavate

formal: archaeology or construction

B2rare word

ENThe team excavated the Roman site.

U
🇬🇧English
unearth

dig up; find something hidden

B2rare word

ENReporters unearthed documents about the case.

🇬🇧English

dig a hole or tunnel, of animals

B1rare word

ENThe rabbit burrowed into the bank.

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dig belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does dig mean?

to move earth to make a hole in the ground

How do you pronounce dig?

dig is pronounced [dɪɡ].

How is dig used in a sentence?

Wir graben ein Loch für den Pfahl. Translation: We're digging a hole for the post.

Is dig part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?

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

Is dig part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, 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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