Erhebung/ɛɐ̯ˈheːbʊŋ/survey; elevation; uprising
Erhebung is a German noun that means survey, elevation, or uprising. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈheːbʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erhebungen".
Definitions
1.gathering information through systematic questioning or collection(statistics, administration)
a.official survey or poll
Die Erhebung wurde von der Regierung durchgeführt.—The survey was conducted by the government.
2.raised area of land; elevation(geography)
a.natural small hill or elevated formation
Die kleine Erhebung im Feld ist von weitem sichtbar.—The small elevation in the field is visible from afar.
3.a rebellion or uprising(history, politics)
a.public act of revolt
Die Erhebung gegen die Monarchie wurde niedergeschlagen.—The uprising against the monarchy was suppressed.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erhebung | die Erhebungen |
| Genitive | der Erhebung | der Erhebungen |
| Dative | der Erhebung | den Erhebungen |
| Accusative | die Erhebung | die Erhebungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erhebung" mean in English?
- "Erhebung" means survey, elevation, or uprising. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erhebung"?
- "Erhebung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈheːbʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erhebung" der, die, or das?
- "Erhebung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Erhebung"?
- The plural of "Erhebung" is "Erhebungen".
- What part of speech is "Erhebung"?
- "Erhebung" is a noun in German.
