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English-German Translation of “Burrowing”

Definition and Usage

Burrowing is a term used to describe the digging activity of animals, such as digging a hole or tunnel. In English, the verb "to burrow" can be used transitively (e.g., "to burrow a hole") or intransitively (e.g., "to burrow into the ground"). In German, the noun "Graben" is used to refer to the digging activity itself, while the verb "graben" is used to describe the act of digging.

Examples

• The rabbits burrowed under the fence to escape the predators.
• Die Kaninchen gruben sich unter dem Zaun durch, um den Raubtieren zu entkommen.
• They burrowed into the snow to create a warm shelter.
• Sie gruben sich in den Schnee, um einen warmen Unterschlupf zu schaffen.