fliehen

The German verb "fliehen" means "to flee" or "to escape".

• It is a simple root verb, not composed of smaller noun or verb parts.
• It describes the act of running away from danger, fear, or persecution.

Similar words:

• entkommen — to escape, often emphasizing success in getting away.
• flüchten — to flee or seek refuge, commonly used for refugees.
• weglaufen — to run away, more informal.

Differences:

• fliehen often carries a sense of urgency and danger.
• entkommen stresses the successful escaping aspect.
• flüchten is used explicit in the context of seeking protection or asylum.
• weglaufen is more casual, like running away physically or emotionally.

All of these relate to moving away from something undesirable but vary in nuance and context.