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baugrube
German → American English
American English
excavation
A pit or excavation dug for construction work, especially for a building foundation.
Die Baugrube für das neue Gebäude ist bereits ausgehoben.Use Baugrube for the open hole dug for a building project, especially before laying foundations. It is a technical construction term, not a general word for any hole.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Baugrube mean in English?
Baugrube means “excavation pit” or “construction pit” in English.
Is Baugrube the same as Grube?
Not exactly. A Baugrube is a pit dug specifically for construction work, while Grube is more general.
How do you use Baugrube in a sentence?
For example: Die Baugrube wurde für das neue Haus ausgehoben.