entkommen
escape
Aus einer Gefahr oder einem Ort fliehen und wieder frei oder sicher sein.
The German word "entkommen" is a verb that means "to escape" or "to get away". It is derived from the prefix "ent-" which often implies a movement away or separation, and the verb "kommen" which means "to come". "Entkommen" usually refers to successfully evading something or someone, often in the context of danger or captivity.
Similar words in German include "fliehen" (to flee), "entfliehen" (to escape from), and "entwischen" (to slip away).
Differences:
- "Fliehen" emphasizes the act of fleeing or running away, often hastily or due to immediate danger.
- "Entfliehen" is quite similar to "entkommen" but can imply escaping more abstractly, such as escaping from stress or realities.
- "Entwischen" has a more informal tone, often implying slipping away unnoticed or barely evading capture.
Understanding these nuances is essential for choosing the right term in context.
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Examples
Er konnte dem Gefängnis gerade noch entkommen.verb
He was just able to escape from the prison.
Der Vogel konnte aus seinem Käfig entkommen.verb
The bird was able to escape from its cage.
Niemandem gelang es, der Gefahr zu entkommen.verb
No one managed to escape the danger.
Am Ende entkam das Tier aus dem Käfig.verb
In the end, the animal escaped from the cage.
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