heran|treten
Translation
to step up to, to approach
Examples
Ein Mann trat an den Tisch heran.
A man stepped up to the table.
Sie ist mit einer Bitte an mich herangetreten.
She approached me with a request.
Grammar Patterns
((an+4)) to step up to sb./sth., to approach sb./sth. A man stepped up to the table.
((mit+3 an+4)) to approach sb. with sth. She approached me with a request.
Similar Words
sich nähern (to approach), zugehen auf (to go up to)
Etymology
From 'heran-' (towards) and 'treten' (to step). Literally 'to step towards'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone physically 'stepping towards' ('heran' + 'treten') something or someone.