die Neuabbohrung
Translation
redrilling, new drilling, sidetrack drilling
Examples
Die Neuabbohrung der Ölquelle war erfolgreich.
The redrilling of the oil well was successful.
Eine Neuabbohrung ist oft sehr kostspielig.
A new drilling is often very costly.
Grammar Patterns
the ((noun)) of ((sth.)) was successful The redrilling of the oil well was successful.
Similar Words
Bohrung (drilling), Tiefbohrung (deep drilling)
Etymology
From 'Neu' (new) + 'ab' (down) + 'bohren' (to drill) + '-ung' (nominalizing suffix). A 'new down-drilling'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'new' ('Neu') drilling 'down' ('ab') into the earth.