flüchten
flee
Schnell von einem Ort weggehen, weil dort Gefahr ist oder weil man Angst hat.
The German word "flüchten" is a verb that means "to flee" or "to escape". It derives from the noun "Flucht," which means "flight" or "escape." It is commonly used in contexts involving seeking safety or avoiding danger.
Similar words in German include:
- "entfliehen" (to escape),
- "fliehen" (to flee, with a slightly more general connotation of running away),
- "ausweichen" (to evade or dodge).
The main difference between "flüchten" and its synonyms lies in the contexts in which they are used, with "flüchten" often emphasizing a swift getaway from danger, while "ausweichen" suggests avoiding something more broadly without necessarily indicating flight.
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Examples
Wir flüchten vor dem Unwetter.verb
We are fleeing from the storm.
Viele Menschen flüchten in das nahegelegene Gebäude.verb
Many people flee into the nearby building.
Die Menschen flüchten wegen des starken Regens ins Haus.verb
The people flee into the house because of the heavy rain.
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