VERB

flüchten/ˈflʏçtn̩/to flee; to escape; to run away

flüchten is a German verb that means to flee, to escape, or to run away. It is pronounced /ˈflʏçtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "flüchtete" and the past participle is "geflüchtet".

Definitions

1.to flee or escape from a place or danger(general)

a.to leave a place quickly because of danger or threat

Er flüchtete aus dem Land, um der Verfolgung zu entkommen.—He fled the country to escape persecution.

Conjugation

Infinitiveflüchten
Present (ich)flüchte
Present (du)flüchtest
Present (er/sie/es)flüchtet
Preterite (ich)flüchtete
Participle IIgeflüchtet
Konjunktiv II (ich)flüchtete
Imperative (singular)flüchte
Imperative (plural)flüchtet
Auxiliarysein

Frequently asked questions

What does "flüchten" mean in English?
"flüchten" means to flee, to escape, or to run away. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "flüchten"?
"flüchten" is pronounced /ˈflʏçtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "flüchten"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "flüchten" is "geflüchtet", used with the auxiliary "sein".
What is the simple past of "flüchten"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "flüchten" becomes "flüchtete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "flüchten"?
"flüchten" is a verb in German.

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