verb

fliehen

flee

Sich schnell von einem Ort entfernen, um einer Gefahr oder unangenehmen Situation zu entkommen.

The German word "fliehen" is a verb that means "to flee" or "to escape." It suggests a sudden or hurried departure from a dangerous or undesirable situation. The root "fliehen" relates to the act of moving away quickly. Similar words in German include "entkommen" (to escape), "flüchten" (to flee), and "abwenden" (to avert or turn away).

While all of these words can imply escaping a situation, "fliehen" often emphasizes the urgency and speed of escaping, whereas "entkommen" may focus more on successfully getting away from danger. "Flüchten" can have a similar meaning to "fliehen," but it typically suggests fleeing from oppressive conditions, such as persecution or conflict.