hochheben
lift
Meaning of hochheben
etwas Schweres nach oben nehmen: eine Kiste, einen Koffer
to move something to a higher position
Pronunciation
hochheben with English translation
hochheben usage examples
Ich hebe die Kiste vorsichtig hoch.
I carefully lift the box.
Er hebt jeden Tag schwere Kisten hoch.
He lifts heavy boxes every day.
hochheben synonyms
What's the difference between hochheben, emporheben, aufheben, erheben, and anheben
Literary and elevated: to raise upward; sounds formal, poetic, or archaic.
To pick something up from the ground or a surface; it can also mean to store, cancel, or suspend, so context matters.
To raise or elevate; often sounds more formal or abstract, for example with voice, claims, or status.
Advanced: broader words
To lift slightly or raise by a small amount; often used when something is only moved a little upward.
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Questions about this word
What does hochheben mean?
to move something to a higher position
How do you pronounce hochheben?
hochheben is pronounced [ˈhoːxˌheːbn̩].
How is hochheben used in a sentence?
I carefully lift the box. Translation: Ich hebe die Kiste vorsichtig hoch.
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