Abtragung
dieNounremoval; erosion; ablation
English translations
- 01
removal
- 02
excavation
- 03
demolition
- 04
abrasion
Word details
- German meaning
- Abtragung bezeichnet den Prozess, bei dem Gestein und Boden durch natürliche Kräfte wie Wasser, Wind oder Eis abgetragen und transportiert werden.
- English meaning
- Erosion
- Synonym
- Erosion, Abschleifung
- German example
- Die Abtragung durch den Fluss hat tiefe Schluchten in die Landschaft gegraben.
- English example
- The erosion by the river has carved deep gorges into the landscape.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Abtragung
- Plural Form
- die Abtragungen
Related words
- Erosion
Erosion
- Abbrand
Burn-off, ablation
- Abbaggerung
Excavation
- Ablation
Ablation refers to the removal of material by vaporization, melting, or other physical processes, often in medicine or geology.
Example sentences with “Abtragung”
Die Abtragung der Erdschichten dauerte Jahre. (The removal of the soil layers took years.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Abtragung' feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die Abtragung). Nouns ending in '-ung' are feminine.