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Illustration of the B1 German word “fliehend”, which translates to “fleeing (Partizip I as attribute)”. Close-up of a rabbit frozen mid-leap, a trail of shimmering autumn leaves hovering in the air where its feet just pushed off, the leaping rabbit filling the frame.
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fliehend

fleeing (Partizip I as attribute)

/ˈfliːənt/

Examples — fliehend in a sentence

Man sah die fliehenden Tiere im Wald.

One saw the fleeing animals in the forest.

Die Polizei verfolgte die fliehenden Räuber.

The police pursued the fleeing robbers.

How to remember it

FLIEHEND" sounds like "fleeing" directly – the German verb "fliehen" means to flee.

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die Flucht

/flʊxt/

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escape, flight

Examples

Die Flucht vor der Polizei war zwecklos.

The escape from the police was pointless.

Viele Menschen suchen auf der Flucht ein neues Leben.

Many people are looking for a new life on the run.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “flüchten”, which translates to “to flee, to escape”. A rain-soaked fox dives under a giant red toadstool, one paw still outside in the downpour, a solid wall of rain hanging inches behind its tail.
flüchten

/ˈflʏçtn̩/

to flee, to escape

Principal parts

flüchten, flüchtete, ist geflüchtet

ich flüchte
du flüchtest
er/sie/es flüchtet
wir flüchten
ihr flüchtet
sie/Sie flüchten

Examples

Sie mussten vor dem Hochwasser flüchten.

They had to flee from the flood.

Der Dieb versuchte aus dem Geschäft zu flüchten.

The thief tried to escape from the shop.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Freiheitskampf”, which translates to “fight for freedom”. A tiny sparrow leans back with all its weight on a rope, straining to bend open the iron bars of an enormous birdcage, feathers scattering.
der Freiheitskampf

/ˈfʁaɪ̯haɪ̯t͡sˌkamp͡f/

fight for freedom

Examples

Der Freiheitskampf dauerte viele Jahre und forderte Opfer.

The fight for freedom lasted many years and demanded sacrifices.

Viele Völker haben einen Freiheitskampf gegen Unterdrückung geführt.

Many peoples have waged a fight for freedom against oppression.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Gewissen”, which translates to “conscience”. A glowing, golden lantern floating inside a person's chest, casting a soft, warm light that illuminates the path ahead.
das Gewissen

/ɡəˈvɪsn̩/

conscience

Examples

Sein Gewissen erlaubte ihm das nicht.

His conscience did not allow him that.

Ich habe ein reines Gewissen.

I have a clear conscience.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Grenze”, which translates to “border”. Close-up of a rabbit standing right on a huge glowing dividing line that splits the whole frame, one bright green field on one side and a golden field on the other.
die Grenze

/ˈɡʁɛnt͡sə/

border

Examples

Die Länder haben ihre Grenzen für Reisende geöffnet.

The countries have opened their borders for travelers.

Es gibt keine Grenze zwischen unseren Freundschaften.

There is no border between our friendships.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Grenzsoldat”, which translates to “border guard”. Close-up of a stern badger sentry standing at a huge glowing striped boundary post that fills the frame, one firm paw raised at the shining line of the border.
der Grenzsoldat

/ˈɡʁɛnt͡szɔlˌdaːt/

border guard

Examples

Der Grenzsoldat überprüfte unsere Pässe genau.

The border guard checked our passports carefully.

Man muss den Anweisungen des Grenzsoldaten folgen.

One must follow the border guard's instructions.

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feminine Flucht — escape, flight

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