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hochheben

Hochheben is a German verb meaning to lift something up to a higher position or to raise it. It is commonly used for physical actions, ranging from everyday tasks to sports and manual handling. The term can describe lifting objects from one level to another, such as lifting a book onto a shelf or raising a heavy item into a vehicle. In gym or weightlifting contexts, hochheben appears in reference to the act of lifting weights or other objects upward.

Etymology and grammar: hochheben consists of the adverbial prefix hoch- combined with the verb heben (to lift).

Noun form and usage: The act of lifting up can be expressed as das Hochheben, for example

Safety and technique: In professional or physical work, Hochheben requires attention to technique to prevent injury.

In sum, hochheben describes the action of lifting upward, with grammatical forms that reflect its status as

It
is
a
separable
verb,
which
means
in
the
present
tense
the
verb
is
split:
Ich
hebe
das
Buch
hoch.
In
the
past
tense
and
perfect,
the
prefix
is
placed
with
the
participle:
Ich
hob
das
Buch
hoch
or
Ich
habe
das
Buch
hochgehoben.
in
gym
instruction
or
occupational
safety
discussions.
Phrases
like
Hochheben
des
Gewichts
or
das
Hochheben
von
schweren
Lasten
are
common,
and
such
usage
often
appears
in
manuals
or
guidelines
on
proper
technique.
Typical
guidance
includes
maintaining
a
straight
back,
bending
the
knees,
keeping
the
load
close
to
the
body,
and
using
leg
strength
rather
than
the
back.
When
possible,
use
aids
or
helpers
for
heavy
or
awkward
objects.
a
separable
verb
and
as
a
noun
in
certain
contexts.