VERB
erheben/ɛɐ̯ˈheːbn̩/to raise; to levy; to collect
erheben is a German verb that means to raise, to levy, or to collect. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈheːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erhob" and the past participle is "erhoben".
Definitions
1.to lift or raise (something or oneself)(physical movement)
a.to lift something upwards
Er hebt die Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.—He raises his hand to ask a question.
b.to rise upward
Die Sonne erhebt sich über den Horizont.—The sun rises above the horizon.
2.to levy or collect (taxes, fees)(finance/administration)
a.to officially collect fees or taxes
Die Stadt erhebt eine Gebühr für die Müllabfuhr.—The city levies a fee for garbage collection.
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 levy, or to collect. 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.
