entweichen

The German word "entweichen" is a verb meaning "to escape" or "to leak out".

• It is made up of the prefix "ent-" (indicating removal or separation) and the verb "weichen", which means "to yield" or "to give way".

• Similar words include:

  • entkommen (to escape),
  • ausströmen (to emanate, to flow out),
  • entlaufen (to run away).

Differences:

• "entweichen" typically refers to gases, liquids, or intangible things escaping slowly or unintentionally (e.g., air escaping from a tire).
• "entkommen" emphasizes successful escape, often deliberately fleeing.
• "ausströmen" usually describes a controlled or natural flow outward rather than escape.