aufheben

Signification

1. (class-6,strong) to pick up (something lying on the ground)
2. (class-6,often,strong) to keep something for the future (emphasis on not throwing away)
3. (class-6,strong) to abolish (rule, law, etc.)
4. (class-6,strong) to sublate (preserve and cancel simultaneously)

Coupé comme

auf‧he‧ben

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈaʊ̯fˌheːbən/

Étymologie

From auf- + heben.