heran|rücken
Translation
to move closer, to approach, to draw near
Examples
Der Winter rückt heran.
Winter is approaching.
Rückt bitte etwas näher heran.
Please move a bit closer.
Grammar Patterns
(intransitive) to approach, to draw near The holidays are drawing near.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich nähern, nahen, herankommen; Antonyms: sich entfernen
Etymology
Composed of 'heran-' (towards here) and 'rücken' (to move, shift). Literally means 'to move towards here'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a heron (Heran) moving (rücken) closer to you. 'Heranrücken' means to approach.