erheben
Translation
to raise, to lift, to levy, to file (a complaint)
Examples
Er erhebt seine Stimme.
He raises his voice.
Der Staat erhebt Steuern.
The state levies taxes.
Er erhebt sich von seinem Stuhl.
He rises from his chair.
Gegen das Urteil wurde Einspruch erhoben.
An objection was raised against the verdict.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to raise sth. He raises his hand.
sich ((erheben)) to rise, to stand up The speaker rises.
((et4)) ((gegen+4)) to raise/file sth. against sth. She files an objection against the decision.
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Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating beginning or completion) and 'heben' (to lift/heave). It signifies a formal or complete act of lifting.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' as elevating the simple act of 'heben' (to lift) to something more significant, like raising your voice, levying taxes, or raising an objection.