VERB
erheben/ɛɐ̯ˈheːbn̩/to raise; to collect; to elevate
erheben is a German verb that means to raise, to collect, or to elevate. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈheːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erhob" and the past participle is "erhoben".
Definitions
1.to raise or lift upwards(move upward)
a.to lift something physically
Sie erhob ihre Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.—She raised her hand to ask a question.
2.to demand or collect (especially money, data, etc.)(demand/collect)
a.to collect taxes or fees
Die Regierung erhebt Steuern auf Einkommen.—The government collects taxes on income.
3.to raise to a higher status, to elevate(make higher or more important)
a.to promote to a higher position
Der König erhob ihn zum Ritter.—The king elevated him to knighthood.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erheben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erhebe |
| Present (du) | erhebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erhebt |
| Preterite (ich) | erhob |
| Participle II | erhoben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erhöbe |
| Imperative (singular) | erhebe |
| Imperative (plural) | erhebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erheben" mean in English?
- "erheben" means to raise, to collect, or to elevate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erheben"?
- "erheben" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈheːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erheben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erheben" is "erhoben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erheben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erheben" becomes "erhob" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erheben"?
- "erheben" is a verb in German.
