dig

• Substantiv, das das Graben bzw. den Akt des Grabens bezeichnet, z. B. das Ausheben von Erde, oder eine archäologische Ausgrabung.

A noun referring to an act of digging, such as excavating soil, or an archaeological excavation site.

1. Archaeological excavationB2formal

   An organized excavation site where archaeologists dig for historical artifacts.

   Archäologische Ausgrabung

   • The archaeologists started a new dig in Egypt.
   • They uncovered ancient pottery at the dig site.
   • The dig revealed evidence of early human settlement.

   Synonymeexcavation

2. Poke or jabB2informal

   A quick thrust or poke with a finger or pointed object.

   Stoß oder Stich

   • He gave me a dig in the ribs to get my attention.
   • She felt a sharp dig in her side.
   • The boxer landed a painful dig to his opponent's stomach.

   Synonymejabnudgepokeprodthrust

3. Insult or criticismC1informal

   A sly or cutting remark intended to criticize or mock.

   Seitenhieb

   • His speech contained several digs at the opposition.
   • She couldn't resist a dig about his poor driving.
   • The article included some unfair digs at the celebrity.

   Synonymebarbcutgibeinsultjibequipsneertaunt

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Grube zu graben oder die Erde mit einem Werkzeug oder den Händen aufzuwühlen; auch bildlich für das Eindringen in etwas oder das Ausgraben von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a hole or excavating earth with a tool or hands.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Excavate or break up soilA2formal

   To break up, turn over, or remove earth or other material using a tool or hands.

   Graben

   • Workers dug a hole for the new tree.
   • They dug the garden to plant vegetables.
   • Archaeologists dug up ancient artifacts at the site.

   Synonymeburrowcultivateexcavategougegrubploughscoopshovelspadetilltunnel

   Antonymeburyfill

2. Like or appreciate (slang)B2slangamerican

   To understand, enjoy, or approve of something (informal slang).

   Mögen, abfahren auf

   • I really dig that new song.
   • She digs classic rock music.
   • Do you dig this style of art?

   Synonymeappreciateenjoygetlikerelishunderstand

3. Poke or prodB1informal

   To push or poke something into a surface.

   Stechen oder hineindrücken

   • He dug his spoon into the ice cream.
   • She dug her nails into the wood.
   • The dog dug its claws into the carpet.

   Synonymejabnudgepokeprickprodstabthrust

Phrasal-Variantendig indig intodig outdig up