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dig in Greek

dig in Greek is ανασκαφή, σκάβω — dig means to move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.

dig in Greek

ανασκαφή
noun
Pronounced: anaskafi
An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.
σκάβω
verb
Pronounced: skavo
(transitive, intransitive) To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.

What does "dig" mean?

  1. verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
    "They dug a hole in the backyard to plant a tree."
  2. verb To search for information; to investigate.
    "Reporters dug into his business dealings for months."
  3. verb (informal) To like or appreciate something.
    "I really dig this new song."
  4. noun A site where an archaeological excavation is taking place.
    "The team spent the summer at a dig in southern Italy."
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dig in a sentence

  • They dug a hole in the backyard to plant a tree.
  • Archaeologists dug carefully through the layers of soil.
  • Reporters dug into his business dealings for months.
  • I really dig this new song.

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What is "dig" in Greek?

"dig" in Greek is ανασκαφή, σκάβω. dig means: To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.

How do you pronounce ανασκαφή?

"dig" in Greek is ανασκαφή, pronounced "anaskafi".

How do you use "dig" in a sentence?

Example: "They dug a hole in the backyard to plant a tree." In Greek, "dig" is ανασκαφή, σκάβω.

Are there other ways to say "dig" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "dig": ανασκαφή, σκάβω.

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