an|heben
Translation
to lift, to raise, to increase, to begin
Examples
Kannst du mir helfen, den Tisch anzuheben?
Can you help me lift the table?
Die Firma wird die Gehälter anheben.
The company will raise the salaries.
Die Sängerin hob zu einer Arie an.
The singer began to sing an aria.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lift, raise sth. He cannot lift the heavy suitcase.
((sth.)) to increase sth. (e.g. prices, taxes) The government will increase taxes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to lift up, to increase; Antonyms: to lower, to sink
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (up, on) + 'heben' (to lift). It literally means 'to lift up' or 'to start lifting'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'an-' often implies the start of an action. Think of 'anheben' as the 'start' of lifting something.