Dran sein
Example: Jetzt bist du dran mit dem nächsten Spielzug.
Definition
"Dran sein" means to be next in turn or to be the one who is supposed to act or participate at a given moment, especially in games or sequential activities. For example, in "Jetzt bist du dran mit dem nächsten Spielzug," it indicates it's your turn to make the next move.
Etymology
The phrase "dran sein" comes from a contraction of 'daran sein,' where 'da' means 'there' and 'an' means 'on' or 'at.' It literally implies being 'on it' or 'at it,' signifying someone is next or responsible for the upcoming action. This colloquial expression has been widely used in German-speaking regions to indicate the next person to act.
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