erhöht
Translation
increased, elevated, high, raised
Examples
Der Blutdruck ist leicht erhöht.
The blood pressure is slightly elevated.
Das ist ein erhöhtes Sicherheitsrisiko.
That is an increased security risk.
Er saß auf einem erhöhten Stuhl.
He sat on a raised chair.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) is elevated (sth. is elevated) The blood pressure is elevated.
an increased ((noun)) (an increased sth.) There is an increased risk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: increased, elevated; Antonyms: decreased, lowered
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'erhöhen' (to raise), from 'er-' (prefix for achieving a state) + 'hoch' (high).
Memory Tips
Notice the word 'hoch' (high) inside it. Something that is 'erhöht' has been made 'higher'.