heran|kommen
Translation
to approach, to get near, to reach, to match
Examples
Es ist schwer, an diese Informationen heranzukommen.
It is difficult to get access to this information.
Lass die Kinder nicht an das Feuer herankommen.
Don't let the children get near the fire.
Niemand kann an seine Leistung herankommen.
Nobody can match his performance.
Grammar Patterns
an ((sth.acc)) herankommen to get near/access sth. It's hard to get access to this information.
an ((sth.acc)) herankommen to match/equal sth. Nobody can match his performance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich nähern (to approach), erreichen (to reach); Antonyms: sich entfernen (to move away), weggehen (to go away)
Etymology
From 'heran' (towards, near) + 'kommen' (to come). Literally 'to come towards'.
Memory Tips
Imagine trying to 'come near' (`heran|kommen`) a shy animal. You have to approach it carefully.