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No. 15,740 in German

zutage

"Zutage" means "to light" or "to the surface," often used to indicate uncovering or bringing something to notice.

In a sentence

  • Die Ausgrabungen brachten alte Relikte zutage.

    The excavations brought old relics to light.

    Here, 'zutage' is used in a phrase meaning 'to uncover or reveal' in the context of finding artifacts or relics.

  • Ihre Bemühungen brachten keine neuen Erkenntnisse zutage.

    Her efforts did not bring any new insights to light.

    In this sentence, 'zutage' indicates the result of efforts or endeavors in revealing something conceptual, such as insights.

  • Es kommt oft zutage, dass Menschen mehr können, als sie glauben.

    It often comes to light that people can do more than they believe.

    Here, 'zutage' refers to a realization or an emergence of a fact or truth, often about capabilities or beliefs.

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