Flüchten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Flüchten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to flee", "to escape" or "to run away".

Essential properties of "flüchten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: flüchten
Simple past: flüchtete
Participle: geflüchtet

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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 "flüchten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To flee or escape quickly"

Definition: "To flee or escape quickly from a dangerous or unpleasant place or situation."
Translation(s): to flee, to escape, to run away
Synonym(s): fliehen, entkommen, entfliehen, davonlaufen
Antonym(s): bleiben
Related word(s): die Flucht, flüchtig, der Flüchtling

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Einbrecher flüchten aus dem Haus, als sie die Polizeisirenen hörten.The burglars fled from the house when they heard the police sirens.
Viele Menschen mussten vor dem Krieg flüchten.Many people had to flee from the war.
Der Verdächtige versuchte, vor der Polizei flüchten.The suspect tried to flee from the police.

2.) "To seek refuge"

Definition: "To seek refuge or protection in a safe place."
Translation(s): to take refuge, to seek shelter, to find refuge
Synonym(s): Zuflucht suchen, sich in Sicherheit bringen
Related word(s): die Zuflucht, der Zufluchtsort

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Familie musste vor dem Unwetter in eine Höhle flüchten.The family had to take refuge in a cave from the storm.
Während des Sturms flüchteten viele Menschen in den Keller.During the storm, many people took refuge in the basement.
Die Demonstranten flüchteten in eine nahegelegene Kirche.The demonstrators took refuge in a nearby church.

3.) "To avoid an unpleasant situation or responsibility"

Definition: "To avoid or evade an unpleasant situation or responsibility."
Translation(s): to resort to, to take refuge in, to escape into, to flee into
Synonym(s): ausweichen, meiden, sich entziehen
Related word(s): die Flucht nach vorn, die Vermeidung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er flüchte in Ausreden, um die Arbeit nicht machen zu müssen.He resorted to excuses to avoid having to do the work.
Viele Menschen flüchten in den Alkohol, um ihre Probleme zu vergessen.Many people resort to alcohol to forget their problems.
Sie flüchte sich in ihre Arbeit, um nicht an die Trennung denken zu müssen.She took refuge in her work to avoid thinking about the separation.

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