Erhöhen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erhöhen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to increase", "to raise" or "to heighten".

Essential properties of "erhöhen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erhöhen
  • Simple past: erhöhte
  • Participle: erhöht

See full conjugation of erhöhen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erhöhen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To increase level, quantity, or intensity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Regierung plant, die Steuern zu erhöhen.The government plans to increase taxes.
  2. Wir müssen die Produktion um 20% erhöhen.We must increase production by 20%.
  3. Er hat seine Stimme erhöht, um gehört zu werden.He raised his voice to be heard.

2.) "To increase price or value"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Firma hat beschlossen, die Preise zu erhöhen.The company has decided to increase prices.
  2. Die Mietkosten wurden diesen Monat erhöht.The rental costs were increased this month.
  3. Die Nachfrage hat den Preis für das Produkt erhöht.Demand has increased the price of the product.

3.) "To promote or elevate (position/rank)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wurde zum Manager erhöht.He was promoted to manager.
  2. Sie hat die Position des Direktors erhöht.She elevated the position of director.
  3. Er hat sich im Unternehmen erhöht.He has risen in the company.

4.) "Improve or intensify a condition"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sicherheit wurde nach den Vorfällen erhøht.Security was increased after the incidents.
  2. Das Training hat seine Ausdauer erhøht.The training has improved his stamina.
  3. Die Maßnahmen haben die Qualität der Arbeit erhøht.The measures have improved the quality of work.
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