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heben

raise

Meaning of heben

to move something to a higher level

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German/ˈheːbən/
raise
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heben belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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folgenfollow
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What's the difference between heben / anheben / emporheben / aufrichten / erhöhen / steigern

🇩🇪German
heben

raise — to move something to a higher level

A2Often
A
🇩🇪German
anheben

To lift slightly or to a small height; often used for objects, lids, loads, prices, etc.

A2Very Often

Sie hob den Karton an, um darunter zu sehen.

Она приподняла коробку, чтобы посмотреть под ней.

E
🇩🇪German
emporheben

To raise upward in a more elevated, literary, or poetic style; sounds formal and solemn.

A2Rarely

Der Sänger emporhob seine Stimme im Refrain.

Певец возвысил свой голос в припеве.

A
🇩🇪German
aufrichten

To set something upright or straighten it; also used for a person straightening up.

A2Often

Er richtete den Stuhl wieder auf.

Он снова поставил стул вертикально.

E
🇩🇪German
erhöhen

To increase something in level, amount, or degree; often used for prices, salaries, figures, pressure, etc.

A2Very Often

Die Firma erhöhte die Preise im Herbst.

Компания повысила цены осенью.

S
🇩🇪German
steigern

To increase, boost, or improve a result, intensity, or effectiveness; usually not about physical lifting.

A2Very Often

Regelmäßiges Training kann die Ausdauer steigern.

Регулярные тренировки могут повысить выносливость.

A
🇩🇪German
aufziehen

To pull up, raise, or tighten; also can mean to raise a child/animal or wind up a clock/mechanism.

A2Often

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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etwas auf eine höhere Ebene bewegen

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