dran
Translation
one's turn, on it, attached
Examples
Wer ist dran?
Whose turn is it?
Bleib dran, du schaffst das!
Stay on it, you can do it!
Der Knopf ist noch dran.
The button is still on.
Grammar Patterns
dran sein to be one's turn Wer ist dran?
an ((sth.dat)) dran bleiben to stay on (sth.) Bleib an der Sache dran!
Similar Words
Synonyms: dabei (with it), als Nächster (next)
Etymology
A contraction of 'daran', which is 'da' (there) + 'an' (on). Literally 'there-on'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dran' as 'd(a) + ran' (on). It's about being 'on' something, whether it's your turn, a task, or a piece of clothing.