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 to a higher position(motion/action)
a.to move something upward physically or figuratively
Sie erhob die Stimme, um sich Gehör zu verschaffen.—She raised her voice to make herself heard.
2.to levy or impose (a charge, tax, etc.)(finance/administration)
a.to officially impose or collect something such as fees or taxes
Die Regierung erhebt eine Steuer auf Tabakwaren.—The government levies a tax on tobacco products.
3.to collect or gather (data, information, etc.)(data/administration)
a.to acquire information systematically
Für die Studie wurden Daten erhoben.—Data was collected for the study.
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.
