erhöht
increased · raised · elevated
Auf ein höheres Maß gebracht oder größer gemacht.
The German word "erhöht" is the past participle of the verb "erhöhen", meaning "increased" or "raised".
- It is built from the verb "höhen", derived from "Höhe" meaning "height".
- The prefix "er-" often indicates a change of state or resulting condition.
Similar words:
- "steigern" (to increase, to boost)
- "anheben" (to lift up)
- "steigen" (to rise)
Difference:
- "erhöhen" / "erhöht" usually implies a deliberate, often controlled increase.
- "steigern" is more about increasing something intensively or quantitatively.
- "anheben" usually refers physically or more casually to lifting or raising something.
- "steigen" focuses on the process of rising, not necessarily implying an intentional increase.
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Examples
Der erhöhte Lärmpegel stört meine Konzentration.adjective
The increased noise level disturbs my concentration.
Die Preise wurden kürzlich erhöht.adjective
The prices were recently raised.
Wegen der erhöhten Temperaturen müssen wir mehr trinken.adjective
Because of the elevated temperatures we have to drink more.
Hast du einen erhöhten Bedarf an Vitaminen?adjective
Do you have an increased need for vitamins?
Das Kind hat seit gestern erhöhte Temperatur.adjective
The child has had an elevated temperature since yesterday.
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