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delve in German

delve in German is graben, buddeln, befassen — delve means to search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more.

delve in German

graben
verb
(intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel.
buddeln
verb
(intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel.
befassen
verb
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
eintauchen
verb
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
erforschen
verb
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
ergründen
verb
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
untersuchen
verb
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
wühlen
verb
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out

What does "delve" mean?

  1. verb To search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more.
    "The documentary delves into the history of the civil rights movement."
  2. verb To dig into the ground.
    "The archaeologists delved into the hillside in search of artefacts."

delve in a sentence

  • The documentary delves into the history of the civil rights movement.
  • She delved through old letters looking for clues.
  • The archaeologists delved into the hillside in search of artefacts.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "delve" in German?

"delve" in German is graben, buddeln, befassen. delve means: To search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more.

How do you use "delve" in a sentence?

Example: "The documentary delves into the history of the civil rights movement." In German, "delve" is graben, buddeln, befassen.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "delve": graben, buddeln, befassen, eintauchen, erforschen, ergründen.

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