GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

herangehen

approach; move closer

Sie ging näher an das Fenster heran, um zu erkennen, ob sich der Riss nur in der Dichtung oder auch im Glas fortsetzte.

She moved closer to the window to see whether the crack extended only through the seal or into the glass as well.

approach a task

An die Neuverteilung sollten wir offen herangehen, statt die bisherigen Zuständigkeiten allein deshalb beizubehalten, weil sie seit Jahren unverändert bestehen.

We should approach the redistribution with an open mind instead of keeping existing responsibilities solely because they have remained unchanged for years.

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