die Ausgrabung
Translation
excavation, dig, unearthing
Examples
Archäologen machen wichtige Ausgrabungen.
Archaeologists are conducting important excavations.
Die Ausgrabung brachte Schätze zutage.
The excavation brought treasures to light.
Grammar Patterns
((to conduct)) ((an excavation)) to conduct an excavation Archaeologists are conducting an excavation.
Similar Words
die Freilegung (uncovering), die Bergung (recovery)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + 'graben' (to dig) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'a digging out'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'digging *out*' (aus) a treasure from the 'grave' (graben). The '-ung' suffix turns the action into a noun.