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anheben

to lift slightly, to raise

verb AHN-hay-ben Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

anheben is separable and means to lift something or part of the body by a small amount — raising a leg, tilting the chin, or partially lifting an object. The prefix an- indicates a beginning or partial action rather than a full lift.

Examples

"Der Arzt bat ihn, das Bein leicht anzuheben."

Natural Translation

The doctor asked him to lift his leg slightly.

Literal Translation

The doctor asked him, the leg slightly to raise.

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