die Flucht, -en
escape
Das ist, wenn jemand schnell weggeht, um sich vor Gefahr oder Problemen zu schützen.
The German word "Flucht" is a noun that means "flight" or "escape". It typically refers to the act of fleeing from a dangerous or threatening situation, such as escaping from a war zone or a repressive regime. The word is derived from the verb "fliehen," which means "to flee."
Similar words in German include "Entkommen" (escape), "Fliehen" (to flee), and "Fluchtweg" (escape route).
The primary difference between "Flucht" and the similar words is that "Flucht" specifically captures the noun form of the act of escaping, whereas "fliehen" is the verb form meaning the act of fleeing itself. "Entkommen" often emphasizes the successful aspect of escaping, rather than the act of fleeing.
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Examples
Die Flucht war gefährlich.noun
The escape was dangerous.
Seine Flucht gelang ihm im letzten Moment.noun
He managed his escape at the last moment.
Eine Flucht vor der Realität ist manchmal verlockend.noun
An escape from reality is sometimes tempting.
Eine Flucht in die Berge kann erfrischend sein.noun
An escape to the mountains can be refreshing.
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