Flehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Flehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to beg", "to plead" or "to implore".

Essential properties of "flehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: flehen
  • Simple past: flehte
  • Participle: gefleht

See full conjugation of flehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "flehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To beg or plead intensely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er begann zu flehen, als er die Gefahr erkannte.He began to plead when he recognized the danger.
  2. Sie flehte um Gnade, als sie vor dem Richter stand.She pleaded for mercy when she stood before the judge.
  3. Die Kinder flehten ihre Eltern an, länger wach bleiben zu dürfen.The children begged their parents to be allowed to stay awake longer.
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