burrowing

ˈbɜːroʊɪŋ
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Translation of burrowing into German,

Adjective

1.

animal behavior

making tunnels or holes for shelter
grabend höhlenbauend
  • The burrowing animals created a network of tunnels.Die grabenden Tiere schufen ein Netzwerk von Tunneln.
2.

investigative

delving deeply into a subject or matter
bohrend tiefgründig nachforschend
  • Her burrowing curiosity led her to uncover the truth.Ihre bohrende Neugier führte sie dazu, die Wahrheit aufzudecken.

Noun

animal behavior

the act or result of making a tunnel or hole for shelter
Graben mWühlen Wühlverhalten Baugrabung
  • Burrowing is common among rabbits and moles.Graben ist bei Kaninchen und Maulwürfen weit verbreitet.
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Expressions with burrowing: examples in English and translations in German

Erdkauz
The burrowing owl is often seen during the day unlike other owls..

Synonyms and analogies of burrowing in English

Examples of burrowing in a sentence

  • Burrowing insects can damage the roots of plants.
  • His burrowing research uncovered new evidence.
  • The journalist's burrowing questions revealed inconsistencies.
  • The burrowing left fresh mounds of soil along the fence line.
  • We recorded the burrowing overnight to see where the vole nested.
burrow
ˈbʌroʊ
Verb
1.

ground nesting

intr.
dig a tunnel or hole for shelter
intr.
  • The rabbit burrowed into the soft earth.Das Kaninchen grub sich in die weiche Erde.
2.

research

tr.UK
investigate deeply or thoroughly
tr.UK
  • The detective burrowed into the suspect's past.Der Detektiv untersuchte die Vergangenheit des Verdächtigen gründlich.
3.

cuddling behavior

intr.Rare
move underneath or press against for comfort
intr.Rare
  • She burrowed under the blankets to stay warm.Sie kuschelte sich unter die Decken, um warm zu bleiben.
Noun
1.

animal home

hole or tunnel dug by an animal as a dwelling
  • The rabbit disappeared into its burrow..Das Kaninchen verschwand in seinem Bau
2.

shelter

small snug place offering shelter or retreat
  • He found a burrow to rest in the forest.Er fand einen Unterschlupf, um sich im Wald auszuruhen.

Expressions with burrow: examples in English and translations in German

sich eingraben
The rabbit burrowed into the soft earth.
Kaninchenbau
We found a rabbit burrow in the garden.
sich durchgraben
sich durchwühlen
The rabbit burrowed its way under the fence.
sich einschleichen
sich hineinarbeiten
She burrowed her way into the secret club.

Translations of "burrowing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derGrabennm.

The annelid structure allows for efficient burrowing through the ground.

Die Struktur der Ringelwürmer ermöglicht ein effizientes Graben durch den Boden.

A glass snake's smooth, elongated body makes it an expert at burrowing.

Der glatte, verlängerte Körper einer Scheltechse macht sie zu einem Meister im Graben.

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Other translations for burrowing:

  • grabende
  • grabenden

burrowing: Examples and translations in context

Honey badgers are known for their skillful burrowing capabilities in search of food.

Honigdachse sind bekannt für ihre geschickten Fähigkeiten, auf der Suche nach Nahrung zu graben.

The only remaining point was what they were burrowing for.

Die einzige verbleibende Punkt war, was sie für das Graben.

Animals burrowing in cold climates may encounter ground ice beneath the surface.

Tiere, die in kalten Klimazonen graben, können unter der Oberfläche auf Bodenfrost stoßen.

Chipmunks are known for their swift movements and quick burrowing skills.

Streifenhörnchen sind bekannt für ihre schnellen Bewegungen und ihre Fähigkeit, schnell zu graben.

Their burrowing can cause extensive damage to sewers.

Die Erdlöcher, die Wanderratten graben, können große Schäden in Abwasserkanälen verursachen.

They spoke of those hours of burrowing.

Sie erzählten von den Stunden des Grabens.

They spoke of those hours of burrowing.

Sie sprachen von den Stunden der Graben.

No! Can you feel the worms burrowing through your flesh?

Nein! Fühlen Sie die Würmer, die sich in Ihr Fleisch graben?

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burrowing owl
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