(he)ran

Based on: an, her
Prefix
1.

toward, at

(The prefix expresses the idea of literally going close to or completely near something or someone. Think putting a picture onto a wall or you walking to the edge of a waterfall to look down. 'ran' is the default in daily life, 'heran' sounds more formal. )

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How many meanings does the German word '(he)ran' have?

(he)ran has 1 distinct meaning: 1. toward, at.

What is '(he)ran' related to?

The word '(he)ran' is related to an and her.

Where can I learn more about '(he)ran'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.