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Herangehen
German → American English
American English
approach
sich einer Sache oder Aufgabe in bestimmter Weise nähern; etwas in Angriff nehmen
Wir sollten das Projekt strukturiert herangehen.Use herangehen especially when talking about tackling a task, problem, or situation. It often takes an 'an' phrase: 'an etwas herangehen'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „herangehen“ mean in English?
It usually means “to approach,” especially in the sense of tackling or dealing with a task, problem, or issue.
How do you use „herangehen“ in a sentence?
A common pattern is „an etwas herangehen“: „Wir müssen das Problem anders herangehen.“ = “We need to approach the problem differently.”
Is „herangehen“ the same as „annähern“?
Not exactly. „annähern“ means to get closer physically or figuratively, while „herangehen“ often means to approach a task or issue in a certain way.
What preposition goes with „herangehen“?
Commonly „an“: „an ein Thema herangehen“. The verb often appears with an accusative object after „an“.