der Bagger
Translation
excavator, digger, backhoe
Examples
Ein Bagger gräbt ein tiefes Loch.
An excavator is digging a deep hole.
Auf der Baustelle steht ein großer Bagger.
A large excavator is on the construction site.
Grammar Patterns
((a digger/excavator)) a digger/excavator An excavator is digging a hole.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Schaufel (shovel); Related equipment: der Kran (crane)
Etymology
From the verb 'baggern' (to dredge, to dig). Related to the Dutch word 'bagger' (mud).
Memory Tips
Picture a machine that puts dirt into a big 'bag'. It sounds similar to 'digger'.