VERB
anheben/ˈanˌheːbn̩/to lift; to raise
anheben is a German verb that means to lift or to raise. It is pronounced /ˈanˌheːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hob an" and the past participle is "angehoben".
Definitions
1.to lift or move something upwards(general action)
a.to physically raise or lift an object
Er hat die Kiste vorsichtig angehoben.—He carefully lifted the box.
2.to increase (price, salary, quantity, etc.)(increase in value/amount)
a.to raise something to a higher degree or level
Die Regierung hat die Steuern angehoben.—The government increased the taxes.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anheben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hebe an |
| Present (du) | hebst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hebt an |
| Preterite (ich) | hob an |
| Participle II | angehoben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | höbe an |
| Imperative (singular) | heb an |
| Imperative (plural) | hebt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anheben" mean in English?
- "anheben" means to lift or to raise. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anheben"?
- "anheben" is pronounced /ˈanˌheːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anheben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anheben" is "angehoben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anheben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anheben" becomes "hob an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anheben"?
- "anheben" is a verb in German.
