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dran

Dran is a German-language term that appears most often in informal speech as a contraction of daran, meaning “on it” or “at that matter.” It is commonly used to indicate who is next to act, respond, or take responsibility. In everyday conversation, dran functions similarly to “it’s my turn” or “you’re up.” For example, someone might say, “Ich bin dran” to indicate that they are the next to do something, or “Du bist dran” to tell someone else they are next. In formal writing, the full form daran is typically preferred; dran is characteristic of casual or dialogic language.

Etymology and usage: Dran derives from the preposition an with the relative pronoun daran, compacted in spoken

Other uses: As a proper noun, dran occurs only rarely and is not a widely documented name

See also: daran, German grammar, colloquial German.

language.
The
meaning
is
tied
to
taking
up
a
task,
decision,
or
obligation
that
has
been
discussed
or
assigned.
While
dran
is
found
in
many
dialects
of
German,
its
acceptability
and
formality
can
vary
by
region
and
context.
The
expression
can
refer
to
concrete
tasks
(completing
a
chore)
or
abstract
responsibilities
(making
a
choice,
answering
a
question).
in
standard
reference
works.
It
may
appear
as
a
surname
or
as
part
of
a
place-name
in
certain
language
contexts,
but
such
uses
are
uncommon
and
not
central
to
the
term’s
main
recognition.