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.
Sie flüchteten sich in die Berge.
They took refuge in the mountains.
Grammar Patterns
((vor+3)) to flee from sth. The animals flee from the fire.
((aus+3)) to escape from sth. He escaped from the prison.
((in+4)) to flee to/into sth. They fled to a safe country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fliehen, entkommen; Antonyms: bleiben, standhalten
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'die Flucht' (the flight, escape).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'flight'. A person in 'Flucht' (flight/escape) has to 'flüchten' (flee).