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burrow in German

burrow in German is Bau, graben — burrow means to dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.

burrow in German

Bau
noun
A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.
graben
verb
(intransitive) To dig a tunnel or hole.

What does "burrow" mean?

  1. verb To dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.
    "Rabbits burrow into soft soil to build their warrens."
  2. verb To push or nestle into something for warmth, comfort, or safety.
    "The cat burrowed under the blankets to keep warm."
  3. noun A tunnel or hole dug by an animal as a home.
    "The fox retreated into its burrow at the first sign of danger."

burrow in a sentence

  • Rabbits burrow into soft soil to build their warrens.
  • The cat burrowed under the blankets to keep warm.
  • The fox retreated into its burrow at the first sign of danger.

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What is "burrow" in German?

"burrow" in German is Bau, graben. burrow means: To dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.

How do you use "burrow" in a sentence?

Example: "Rabbits burrow into soft soil to build their warrens." In German, "burrow" is Bau, graben.

Are there other ways to say "burrow" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "burrow": Bau, graben.

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