erhöht
increased
Being above the normal or average level in amount, level, or degree.
EXAMPLE
Patienten mit erhöhtem Blutdruck müssen vorsichtig sein.
Patients with increased blood pressure must be careful.
erhöht
increased / elevated
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Meanings
erhöht
elevated
Located in a higher position than the surroundings; situated on a rise.
EXAMPLE
Von dem erhöhten Standpunkt aus hatten wir eine tolle Aussicht.
From the elevated viewpoint, we had a great view.
erhöht
heightened
Increased in significance or importance; elevated.
EXAMPLE
In seiner neuen Position genießt er ein erhöhtes Ansehen.
In his new position, he enjoys heightened prestige.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Erhöht' (increased/elevated) is the past participle of the verb 'erhöhen' (to increase / to raise). It describes a state that is the result of 'making higher.' The prefix 'er-' often signals the bringing about of a new state.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung hat die Steuern erhöht.
The government increased the taxes.
Word family
The word belongs to the family of 'hoch' (high) and 'die Höhe' (height). If you know these words, you can more easily infer the meaning of 'erhöht' (increased/elevated).
EXAMPLE
Der Berg hat eine Höhe von 3000 Metern.
The mountain has a height of 3,000 meters.
Context clue
You can distinguish the meanings well from context. If 'erhöht' refers to measurable, abstract things such as values or risks, the first meaning is intended. If it refers to a physical position, the second meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Er hat erhöhte Leberwerte.
He has elevated liver values.
Typical collocations
In connection with measured values, 'erhöht' is used very frequently. Typical combinations are 'erhöhter Blutdruck' (increased blood pressure), 'erhöhte Temperatur' (elevated temperature), 'erhöhtes Risiko' (increased risk), and 'erhöhte Cholesterinwerte' (elevated cholesterol levels).
EXAMPLE
Bei Fieber hat man eine erhöhte Körpertemperatur.
When you have a fever, you have an elevated body temperature.
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In the meaning of 'heightened prestige' or 'more important,' 'erhöht' belongs to an elevated, formal style. You are more likely to find it in written language.
EXAMPLE
Der Direktor genießt in der Firma eine erhöhte Stellung.
The director enjoys an elevated position in the company.
Compare with
erhöht vs hoch
high
Hoch and erhöht can both describe a large value. Hoch focuses primarily on the level reached. Erhöht emphasizes more strongly that the value is above a normal or average reference value.
erhöht
Der Blutdruck des Patienten ist heute gegenüber seinem Normalwert erhöht.
The patient’s blood pressure is elevated today compared with its normal level.
hoch
Der Blutdruck des Patienten ist heute sehr hoch.
The patient’s blood pressure is very high today.
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