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.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er kommt ran und fragt nach dem Weg.He comes closer and asks for directions.
  2. Sie zieht den Stuhl ran zum Tisch.She pulls the chair closer to the table.
  3. Komm ran, wir müssen los!Come closer, we have to go!

2.) "Encouragement to approach or participate"

"Ran", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ran an die Arbeit!Get to work!
  2. Ran an den Tisch!Come to the table!
  3. Komm schon, ran!Come on, get to it!
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