Flucht/fluːxt/escape; flight; getaway
Flucht is a German noun that means escape, flight, or getaway. It is pronounced /fluːxt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fluchten".
Definitions
1.the act of escaping from a place or situation(escape, fleeing)
a.leaving a dangerous or undesirable situation quickly
Nach dem Brand gelang vielen Menschen die Flucht aus dem Gebäude.—After the fire, many people managed to escape from the building.
2.illegal fleeing from authorities(crime)
a.flight from custody or police
Der Verdächtige befindet sich nach seiner Flucht noch auf der Suche.—The suspect is still being searched for after his escape.
3.turning away from responsibilities or problems(figurative)
a.trying to avoid something by metaphorically 'fleeing'
Die Flucht in die Arbeit half ihm, seine Sorgen zu vergessen.—Throwing himself into work helped him forget his worries.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Flucht | die Fluchten |
| Genitive | der Flucht | der Fluchten |
| Dative | der Flucht | den Fluchten |
| Accusative | die Flucht | die Fluchten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Flucht" mean in English?
- "Flucht" means escape, flight, or getaway. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Flucht"?
- "Flucht" is pronounced /fluːxt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Flucht" der, die, or das?
- "Flucht" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Flucht"?
- The plural of "Flucht" is "Fluchten".
- What part of speech is "Flucht"?
- "Flucht" is a noun in German.
