die Bohrung
drilling
The process of drilling, that is, making a hole in a solid material with a drill.
EXAMPLE
Die Bohrung in die Betonwand war sehr laut und staubig.
The drilling into the concrete wall was very loud and dusty.
die Bohrung
drilling / borehole
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Meanings
die Bohrung
borehole
The hole itself that was created by drilling.
EXAMPLE
Die Schraube passt exakt in die vorgefertigte Bohrung.
The screw fits exactly into the predrilled borehole.
die Bohrung
drilling
A deep drilling operation to search for or extract raw materials such as oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy.
EXAMPLE
Die Bohrung nach Öl in der Tiefsee ist technisch extrem aufwendig.
Drilling for oil in the deep sea is technically extremely complex.
Usage tips
Word structure
The noun 'die Bohrung' (drilling/borehole) is derived from the verb 'bohren' (to drill) with the ending '-ung.' Like many -ung nouns, it can refer both to the process of the action (drilling) and to the result of the action (the hole).
EXAMPLE
Die Bohrung eines tiefen Lochs erfordert spezielles Werkzeug.
Drilling a deep hole requires special tools.
Context clue
The context tells you whether the process or the result is meant. If it is about duration or difficulty, the process is meant. If it is about size, depth, or position, the resulting hole is meant.
EXAMPLE
Die Bohrung hat nur wenige Sekunden gedauert.
The drilling took only a few seconds.
Typical combinations
In the meaning of 'searching for raw materials,' 'Bohrung' (drilling) is almost always used with the preposition 'nach' and the raw material being sought. Typical combinations are 'die Bohrung nach Öl' (drilling for oil), 'die Bohrung nach Erdgas' (drilling for natural gas), or 'die Bohrung nach Wasser' (drilling for water).
EXAMPLE
Die Firma plant eine neue Bohrung nach Erdgas in der Nordsee.
The company is planning a new drilling operation for natural gas in the North Sea.
Compare with
Bohrung vs Loch
hole
Both Loch and Bohrung can refer to an opening in solid material. Loch is the general everyday term, whereas Bohrung specifically means a hole made by drilling and sounds more precise. Use Loch without further specification, and Bohrung when referring to this method of production.
Bohrung
In der Holzplatte ist eine genau passende Bohrung für das Kabel.
There is a precisely fitting borehole in the wooden panel for the cable.
Loch
In der Holzplatte ist ein kleines Loch für das Kabel.
There is a small hole in the wooden panel for the cable.
In real life
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