ADVERB

heran/hɛˈʁan/(over) here; towards; close (to a reference point)

heran is a German adverb that means (over) here, towards, or close (to a reference point). It is pronounced /hɛˈʁan/.

Definitions

1.motion towards a reference point (often the speaker or something specified), frequently used as part of verb prefixes(direction, movement)

a.to approach; to move near

Komm bitte heran, ich möchte dir etwas zeigen.Come here, please, I want to show you something.

b.used to indicate an approaching state

Der Zug fährt an den Bahnsteig heran.The train is approaching the platform.

Frequently asked questions

What does "heran" mean in English?
"heran" means (over) here, towards, or close (to a reference point). It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "heran"?
"heran" is pronounced /hɛˈʁan/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "heran"?
"heran" is a adverb in German.

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