English–German

“come closer” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/hɛˈʁanˌkɔmən/

Example

Bitte komm nicht so nah heran.

Please don't come so close.

Illustration for herankommen (come closer)

How to say “come closer” in German

“Come closer” in German is herankommen.

A person or boundary moves nearer until contact or access becomes possible.

Full entry for herankommen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with herankommen

Bei der Generalprobe durfte nur das Personal an die Bühne herankommen.

During the dress rehearsal, only staff were allowed to get close to the stage.

Tips for using herankommen

  • In a finite present-tense clause, the prefix separates: "Er kommt nicht heran", while the infinitive is "heranzukommen".

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