German word

erheben

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈheːbən/

Meaning

  • verblevy

Example

Der Staat erhebt neue Steuern.

The state levies new taxes.

Illustration for erheben (levy)

More examples

Die Bank erhebt Gebühren für Überweisungen.

The bank collects fees for transfers.

Core concept

An official hand lifts a requested payment from a proposal to an enforceable public demand.

Common phrases

  • Gebühren erheben

    collect fees

  • Steuern erheben

    levy taxes

Similar words

verlangen: Demand payment from someone for a product, service, or debt.
eintreiben: Forcefully collect overdue money or debts.
einziehen: Collect rent, fees, or other amounts that are due.
berechnen: Calculate a cost and charge it to someone.

Definition in German

Vom Staat oder einer Behörde Steuern, Gebühren oder Beiträge festsetzen und einziehen.

Word origin

The verb comes from Old High German irheban, formed with er- and heben; the basic meaning "raise" broadened into imposing a charge or putting a claim forward.

Usage tips

  • Steuern and Gebühren are commonly the objects of erheben, while eine Forderung erheben means to assert or bring forward a claim.

Other meanings

  • collectverb
  • raiseverb
  • assertverb

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