heben
raise
Meaning of heben
etwas nach oben bewegen, z. B. die Hand
to move something to a higher level
Pronunciation
heben with English translation
heben usage examples
Wer die Antwort weiß, hebt die Hand.
Whoever knows the answer raises their hand.
Sie hebt das Glas und trinkt.
She raises her glass and drinks.
heben synonyms
What's the difference between heben, emporheben, aufrichten, erhöhen, steigern, aufziehen, and anheben
To raise upward in a more elevated, literary, or poetic style; sounds formal and solemn.
To set something upright or straighten it; also used for a person straightening up.
To increase something in level, amount, or degree; often used for prices, salaries, figures, pressure, etc.
To increase, boost, or improve a result, intensity, or effectiveness; usually not about physical lifting.
To pull up, raise, or tighten; also can mean to raise a child/animal or wind up a clock/mechanism.
Advanced: broader words
To lift slightly or to a small height; often used for objects, lids, loads, prices, etc.
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Questions about this word
What does heben mean?
to move something to a higher level
How do you pronounce heben?
heben is pronounced [ˈheːbən].
How is heben used in a sentence?
Whoever knows the answer raises their hand. Translation: Wer die Antwort weiß, hebt die Hand.
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