heben/ˈheːbn̩/to lift; to raise; to heave
heben is a German verb that means to lift, to raise, or to heave. It is pronounced /ˈheːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hob" and the past participle is "gehoben".
Definitions
1.to raise or lift something upwards(physical action)
a.to move something upwards, to pick up
Kannst du diese Kiste heben?—Can you lift this box?
b.to lift oneself or an object from the ground, often with effort
Der Kran hebt das Auto an.—The crane is lifting the car.
2.to increase or raise something (abstract, e.g. prices, mood)(abstract/figurative)
a.to make higher or better in a non-physical sense
Sie möchte ihre Stimme beim Singen heben.—She wants to raise her voice when singing.
b.to raise something intangible like mood or level
Das Lob hat sein Selbstvertrauen gehoben.—The praise lifted his self-confidence.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | heben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | hebe |
| Present (du) | hebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hebt |
| Preterite (ich) | hob |
| Participle II | gehoben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | höbe |
| Imperative (singular) | hebe |
| Imperative (plural) | hebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "heben" mean in English?
- "heben" means to lift, to raise, or to heave. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "heben"?
- "heben" is pronounced /ˈheːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "heben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "heben" is "gehoben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "heben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "heben" becomes "hob" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "heben"?
- "heben" is a verb in German.
