Nomen

die Ausgrabung

excavation, dig, unearthing

Archäologen machen wichtige Ausgrabungen.

Archaeologists are conducting important excavations.

Die Ausgrabung brachte Schätze zutage.

The excavation brought treasures to light.

((to conduct)) ((an excavation)) to conduct an excavation Archaeologists are conducting an excavation.

die Freilegung (uncovering), die Bergung (recovery)

From 'aus-' (out) + 'graben' (to dig) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'a digging out'.

Picture 'digging *out*' (aus) a treasure from the 'grave' (graben). The '-ung' suffix turns the action into a noun.

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