noun
die Anhebung, -en
raise · increase
Eine Erhöhung von etwas, zum Beispiel von einem Preis, einem Niveau oder einem Wert.
The German word "Anhebung" is a noun meaning "increase", "raise", or "lifting". It comes from the verb "anheben" which is made of two parts:
- an: a prefix often meaning "up" or "towards"
- heben: meaning "to lift" or "to raise"
So "Anhebung" refers to the act or result of lifting or raising something, often used in contexts like wages, prices, or levels.
Similar words:
- Erhöhung (increase, raise)
- Steigerung (increase, enhancement)
Difference:
- "Anhebung" emphasizes a raising or lifting action, often sudden or intentional.
- "Erhöhung" is more general for any type of increase (can be gradual).
- "Steigerung" often refers to an improvement or enhancement beyond just increase, sometimes qualitative.
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Examples
Die Anhebung der Preise sorgte für viel Unmut.noun
The raising of prices caused a lot of discontent.
Letzte Woche wurde eine Anhebung beschlossen.noun
Last week an increase was decided.
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