noun

die Erhöhung, -en

emelés

Es bedeutet, dass etwas mehr oder größer wird als vorher.

The German word "Erhöhung" is a noun meaning "increase", "raise", or "elevation". It comes from the verb "erhöhen", where "heben" means "to lift" or "to raise" (excluding the prefix "er-").

Similar words:

  • Steigerung (increase, enhancement)
  • Zunahme (growth, increase)
  • Anhebung (raising, lifting)

Differences:

  • Erhöhung often implies a deliberate action of raising or increasing something.
  • Steigerung usually refers to a quantitative increase or improvement, often gradual.
  • Zunahme generally means a natural or spontaneous growth or increase.
  • Anhebung emphasizes the physical or figurative act of lifting or raising.

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Examples

Die Erhöhung der Preise ist unvermeidlich.noun

Az árak emelése elkerülhetetlen.

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