Herangehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herangehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "approach", "tackle" or "deal with".

Essential properties of "herangehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: herangehen
Simple past: ging heran
Participle: herangegangen

irregularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "herangehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To approach or tackle a task or problem"

Definition: "To approach or tackle a task or problem."
Translation(s): approach, tackle, deal with
Synonym(s): angehen, sich nähern
Antonym(s): vermeiden, ignorieren
Related word(s): Herangehensweise, Annäherung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen das Problem anders herangehen.We need to approach the problem differently.
Er versucht, die Aufgabe systematisch heranzugehen.He tries to approach the task systematically.
Wie willst du diese Herausforderung herangehen?How do you want to approach this challenge?

2.) "To physically approach something or someone"

Definition: "To physically approach something or someone."
Translation(s): approach, come closer, go up to
Synonym(s): näherkommen, sich nähern
Antonym(s): sich entfernen, zurückweichen
Related word(s): Annäherung, Näherung

📝 Some usage examples:

Du solltest nicht zu nah an den Hund herangehen.You shouldn't go too close to the dog.
Er ging vorsichtig an das Tier heran.He carefully approached the animal.
Sie geht langsam an die Kante des Abgrunds heran.She slowly approaches the edge of the abyss.

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