dig
dig
make a hole
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dig with Russian translation
dig usage examples
Я буду копать яму, чтобы посадить новый куст розы.
I will dig a hole to plant the new rose bush.
Каждую весну она любит копать огород перед посевом.
Every spring she digs the vegetable patch before sowing.
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dig belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
dig synonyms
What's the difference between dig / shovel / spade / excavate / unearth / burrow
General verb for making a hole or removing earth
He dug a hole to plant the tree.
Он выкопал яму, чтобы посадить дерево.
To move or remove earth/material using a shovel; emphasizes the tool and scooping action
She shoveled soil into the pot.
Она переложила землю в горшок лопатой.
To dig using a spade; implies cutting into soil and gardening tasks
He spaded the soil before planting.
Он перекопал почву лопатой перед посадкой.
To remove earth systematically, often for archaeology or construction; formal and often large-scale
The team excavated the Roman site.
Команда провела раскопки римского памятника.
To dig up physically or to discover/reveal something previously hidden; common in figurative use
Reporters unearthed documents about the case.
Журналисты обнаружили документы по этому делу.
To dig a hole or tunnel (often used for animals); can be metaphorical for hiding or nesting
The rabbit burrowed into the bank.
Кролик вырыл нору в откосе.
To make a hole by drilling or boring; implies a narrow, often deep hole and mechanical action
They bored a hole for the post foundation.
Они просверлили отверстие для фундамента столба.
They trenched along the road to lay cables.
Они выкопали траншею вдоль дороги для прокладки кабелей.
To remove material from a hollow by scooping; focuses on hollowing or removing contents
She scooped out the compost from the bag.
Она вычерпала компост из мешка.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce dig and what this word means
dig translation: копать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dig
/tə ˈdɪɡ/
dig translation
копать
dig examples
I will dig a hole to plant the new rose bush.
dig transcription
/tə ˈdɪɡ/, /ˈdɪɡ/
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Questions about this word
dig meaning: what does it mean?
make a hole
dig pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dig is pronounced as /tə ˈdɪɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dig definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I will dig a hole to plant the new rose bush. Translation: Я буду копать яму, чтобы посадить новый куст розы.
Is dig part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, dig (копать) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dig part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, dig (копать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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