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excavation in Finnish

excavation in Finnish is kaivaminen, kaivuu, kuoppa — excavation means the act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.

excavation in Finnish

kaivaminen
noun
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
kaivuu
noun
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
kuoppa
noun
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
kuoppa
noun
(countable) An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
kaivuujäte
noun
(countable) The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
kaivaus
noun
(countable) Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.

What does "excavation" mean?

  1. noun The act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.
    "Excavation for the new tunnel took almost a year."
  2. noun An archaeological dig, or the site where one is taking place.
    "The excavation revealed pottery dating back two thousand years."
  3. noun A hollow or pit produced by digging.
    "Rainwater collected in the excavation overnight."

excavation in a sentence

  • Excavation for the new tunnel took almost a year.
  • The excavation revealed pottery dating back two thousand years.
  • Rainwater collected in the excavation overnight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "excavation" in Finnish?

"excavation" in Finnish is kaivaminen, kaivuu, kuoppa. excavation means: The act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.

How do you use "excavation" in a sentence?

Example: "Excavation for the new tunnel took almost a year." In Finnish, "excavation" is kaivaminen, kaivuu, kuoppa.

Are there other ways to say "excavation" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "excavation": kaivaminen, kaivuu, kuoppa, kaivuujäte, kaivaus.

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