flüchten
Translation
to flee, to escape, to take refuge
Examples
Viele Menschen flüchten vor dem Krieg.
Many people are fleeing from the war.
Der Dieb flüchtete aus dem Haus.
The thief fled from the house.
Grammar Patterns
((vor+3)) to flee from sth. Many people are fleeing from the war.
((aus+3)) to flee from a place The thief fled from the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fliehen, entkommen; Antonyms: bleiben (to stay), ausharren (to persevere)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Flucht' (flight, escape). Cognate with the English word 'flight'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking 'flight' from danger. 'Flüchten' is the action of making that flight.