Ran Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ran" is mainly used as adverb meaning "up to", "close to" or "near". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "ran"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "ran" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Abbreviation of 'heran', indicating approach"
"Ran", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Abbreviated form of 'heran', indicating approach or proximity."
- Translation(s): up to, close to, near, towards
- Synonym(s): heran, näher
- Antonym(s): weg, fern
- Related word(s): herankommen, heranrücken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kommt ran und fragt nach dem Weg.
- Sie zieht den Stuhl ran zum Tisch.
- Komm ran, wir müssen los!
2.) "Encouragement to approach or participate"
"Ran", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to encourage or incite someone to approach or participate."
- Translation(s): get to it, come on, let's go, get started
- Synonym(s): los, auf
- Related word(s): mitmachen, teilnehmen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ran an die Arbeit!
- Ran an den Tisch!
- Komm schon, ran!
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