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Herankommen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Herankommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "approach", "get close" or "get to".
Essential properties of "herankommen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: herankommen
- Simple past: kam heran
- Participle: herangekommen
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 "herankommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To approach or get close to something/someone"
- Definition: "To approach something or someone, both physically and figuratively."
- Translation(s): approach, get close, get to, come near
- Synonym(s): nähern, annähern
- Antonym(s): entfernen, weggehen
- Related word(s): herangehen, heranrücken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann nicht herankommen, weil die Tür verschlossen ist.
- Er versucht, an die Spitze der Karriereleiter heranzukommen.
- Wenn du Hilfe brauchst, kannst du jederzeit zu mir herankommen.
2.) "To reach, achieve, or obtain something"
- Definition: "To reach or achieve something desired or necessary."
- Translation(s): reach, achieve, obtain, get hold of, access
- Synonym(s): erreichen, erlangen
- Antonym(s): verfehlen, verlieren
- Related word(s): erreichen, erzielen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es ist schwer, an diese Informationen heranzukommen.
- Er konnte nicht an das Geld herankommen, das er brauchte.
- Man muss hart arbeiten, um an solche Chancen heranzukommen.