erhaben

German

Etymology

Obsolete perfect passive participle of erheben.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛrˈhaːbən/, [ʔɛɐ̯ˈhaː.bm̩], [ʔɛr-], [-bən]

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Adjective

erhaben (comparative erhabener, superlative am erhabensten)

1. sublime, exalted, elevated, lordly
2. unassailable, above (something)
3. embossed, relief

Derived terms

• Erhabenheit

Further reading

• “erhaben” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
• “erhaben” in Duden online