how to pronounce aufheben

/ˈaʊ̯fˌheːbən/

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aufheben is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of aufheben in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… oder so dass sie ihnen das aufheben wenn …”

meanings of aufheben

verb:

To keep something for future reference (for when it is needed, as a souvenir, etc.).
To pick up (something lying on the ground).
To abolish (rule, law, etc.).

aufheben frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word aufheben occurs in german on average 5.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.