hochgezogen
Translation
pulled up, raised, built
Examples
Die Mauer wurde schnell hochgezogen.
The wall was built quickly.
Er stand da mit hochgezogenen Augenbrauen.
He stood there with raised eyebrows.
Sie hat ihre Kinder allein hochgezogen.
She raised her children alone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) hochziehen to pull sth. up He pulled up his shoulders.
((sb.)) hochziehen to raise sb. The grandparents raised the children.
Similar Words
errichtet (erected), aufgebaut (built up), aufgezogen (raised)
Etymology
From 'hoch' (high) + 'gezogen' (pulled, past participle of 'ziehen'). The literal meaning is 'pulled high'.
Memory Tips
Visualize the action of 'pulling' ('ziehen') something 'up high' ('hoch'). This can apply to eyebrows, a wall being built, or even raising a child.