ran verb

ranmachen

hat rangemacht · machte ran
Based on: (he)ran, machen
1.

to put on/at

(In the sense of putting something so that it's "at" something else. Like a shelf on a wall or a sticker onto a bottle.)
Examples
  • Die Wand ist zu dünn, da kannst du kein Regal ranmachen.
  • The wall is too thin, you can't put a shelf on it.
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2.

to add

(For spices and other ingredients. A bit colloquial. Cookbooks tend to use "hinzugeben" or something similar but in normal kitchens, "ranmachen" is perfect.)
Examples
  • "Boah, die Soße ist echt hammerlecker. Was ist dein Geheimnis?""Ich hab' ein bisschen Schokolade rangemacht."
  • "Wow, this sauce is really friggin' tasty. What's your secret?""I added a bit of chocolate."
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3.

to hit on somebody

("sich+Acc ranmachen an ". This is about getting closer, trying to move to first base, so it's a bit more aggressive than just "anmachen".)
Examples
  • Thomas hat sich auf der Party an Melanie rangemacht.
  • Thomas "made himself next to" Melanie at the party (lit.)
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Prefix Verbs Explained – “anmachen”
"anmachen" is one of the most useful prefix verbs. Today, we'll explore the various meanings and see what connects them all. Also: ranmachen.

Vocab:

anmachen, anschalten, einschalten, ranmachen, die Anmache


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“machen” and its versions – The Quiz
In this quiz, we'll learn and practice the various prefix versions of "machen" - aufmachen, ausmachen, rausmachen and so on. It'll be... fun!

Vocab:

anmachen, aufmachen, raufmachen, ausmachen, rausmachen, einmachen, reinmachen, ummachen, vormachen, nachmachen,

“machen” and its versions – The Quiz
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johnathanflaker
johnathanflaker

is the same verb as daranmachen?
If not does daranmachen mean something like start to do/ take a turn to do?

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Emanuel
Reply to  johnathanflaker

“is it the same verb”

That’s a tough question to answer. Technically no, but you could also make a case for yes. You have to decide in your head how you want to group them.
For this pair, I’d say they’re separate.

“sich daranmachen, xyz zu tun”

This means that you start doing something, but it’s not about taking a turn.

“ranmachen” and also “dranmachen” would not work in this sense.

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johnathanflaker
johnathanflaker
Reply to  Emanuel

Thank you, very helpful :)

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How many meanings does the German word 'ranmachen' have?

ranmachen has 3 distinct meanings: 1. to put on/at, 2. to add, 3. to hit on somebody.

What is the past tense of 'ranmachen'?

hat rangemacht / machte ran

What is 'ranmachen' related to?

The word 'ranmachen' is related to (he)ran and machen.

Where can I learn more about 'ranmachen'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'ranmachen':

Prefix Verbs Explained – “anmachen”
"anmachen" is one of the most useful prefix verbs. Today, we'll explore the various meanings and see what connects them all. Also: ranmachen.
Vocab: anmachen, anschalten, einschalten, ranmachen, die Anmache
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“machen” and its versions – The Quiz
In this quiz, we'll learn and practice the various prefix versions of "machen" - aufmachen, ausmachen, rausmachen and so on. It'll be... fun!
Vocab: anmachen, aufmachen, raufmachen, ausmachen, rausmachen, einmachen, reinmachen, ummachen, vormachen, nachmachen,
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