Wegkommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wegkommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "get away", "escape" or "get out".

Essential properties of "wegkommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wegkommen
  • Simple past: kam weg
  • Participle: weggekommen

See full conjugation of wegkommen

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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 "wegkommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get away or escape from a place/situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss hier schnell wegkommen.I need to get away from here quickly.
  2. Er konnte aus der gefährlichen Situation wegkommen.He was able to get away from the dangerous situation.
  3. Wir sollten früh wegkommen, um den Verkehr zu vermeiden.We should leave early to avoid traffic.

2.) "Get rid of something (burden/problem)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann diese alten Bücher nicht wegkommen.I can't get rid of these old books.
  2. Er versucht, seine Schulden wegzukommen.He is trying to get rid of his debts.
  3. Sie möchte die schlechten Erinnerungen wegkommen.She wants to get rid of the bad memories.
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