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
Composed of 'aus-' (out) + 'graben' (to dig) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally means 'a digging out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'digging *out*' (aus) something from the ground (graben). The '-ung' suffix signifies the action or result.