German Conversation · Level 104
57 words
German word
anheben
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanˌheːbən/
Meaning
- verbraise
Example
Ich hebe die Hand an.
I raise my hand.
More examples
Sie will das Thema anheben.
She wants to bring up the topic.
Core concept
A hand or level moves upward, either physically or toward a higher amount, degree, or value.
Common phrases
ein Thema anheben
bring up a topic
die Stimme anheben
raise one's voice
den Ton anheben
raise the tone
Similar words
erhöhen: To make an amount or number higher than it was before.
steigern: To make an effect or degree stronger or more intense.
heben: To move something upward into a higher position by lifting it.
ansteigen: To become higher naturally in amount, number, or level.
Definition in German
Den Grad, die Menge oder den Wert von etwas erhöhen; wörtlich auch etwas hochheben.
Word origin
Anheben combines the separable prefix "an-" with "heben", an inherited Germanic verb meaning to lift.
Usage tips
- As a separable verb, "anheben" becomes "hebt ... an" in a main clause, as in "Ich hebe die Hand an."