heben
raise
to move something to a higher level
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What's the difference between heben / anheben / emporheben / aufrichten / erhöhen / steigern
raise — to move something to a higher level
To lift slightly or to a small height; often used for objects, lids, loads, prices, etc.
Sie hob den Karton an, um darunter zu sehen.
Она приподняла коробку, чтобы посмотреть под ней.
To raise upward in a more elevated, literary, or poetic style; sounds formal and solemn.
Der Sänger emporhob seine Stimme im Refrain.
Певец возвысил свой голос в припеве.
To set something upright or straighten it; also used for a person straightening up.
Er richtete den Stuhl wieder auf.
Он снова поставил стул вертикально.
To increase something in level, amount, or degree; often used for prices, salaries, figures, pressure, etc.
Die Firma erhöhte die Preise im Herbst.
Компания повысила цены осенью.
To increase, boost, or improve a result, intensity, or effectiveness; usually not about physical lifting.
Regelmäßiges Training kann die Ausdauer steigern.
Регулярные тренировки могут повысить выносливость.
To pull up, raise, or tighten; also can mean to raise a child/animal or wind up a clock/mechanism.
Sie zog die Jalousien auf.
Она подняла жалюзи.
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heben translation: raise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce heben
/ˈheːbən/
heben translation
raise
heben transcription
/ˈheːbən/
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heben meaning: what does it mean?
etwas auf eine höhere Ebene bewegen
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