Weglaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "weglaufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: weglaufen
  • Simple past: lief weg
  • Participle: weggelaufen

See full conjugation of weglaufen

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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 "weglaufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Flee quickly from a place/situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Als er den Hund sah, lief er schnell weg.When he saw the dog, he quickly ran away.
  2. Die Kinder liefen aus Angst weg.The children ran away out of fear.
  3. Er lief vor dem Regen weg.He ran away from the rain.

2.) "Leave someone/something behind when leaving"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lief von zu Hause weg.He ran away from home.
  2. Sie lief von ihren Problemen weg.She ran away from her problems.
  3. Er lief von der Verantwortung weg.He ran away from responsibility.
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