German Word of the Day
aufheben
/OWF-hee-ben/ • verb — 16th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to keep, save, or pick something up; depending on context, it can also mean to cancel or lift (something up).
Examples
- Kannst du die Tasche bitte aufheben?
(Can you please pick up the bag?) - Ich hebe die Quittung für später auf.
(I am keeping the receipt for later.) - Der Arzt hebt das Verbot wieder auf.
(The doctor lifts the ban again.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | hebe auf | hob auf |
| du | hebst auf | hobst auf |
| er/sie/es | hebt auf | hob auf |
| wir | heben auf | hoben auf |
| ihr | hebt auf | hobt auf |
| sie/Sie | heben auf | hoben auf |
See all 6 tenses of aufheben →
Antonyms
- wegwerfen
- fallenlassen
This is a very common verb with several meanings, so context matters. In daily speech, it often means “to keep/save” or “to pick up,” and in formal contexts it can mean “to cancel” or “lift” something.
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