Entkommen
Example: Er konnte dem Unfall nur knapp entkommen.
Definition
"Entkommen" is a verb meaning to escape or get away from a dangerous or undesirable situation, often implying a narrow or difficult avoidance. For example, in the phrase 'Er konnte dem Unfall nur knapp entkommen,' it means he barely escaped the accident.
Etymology
The German verb "entkommen" is composed of the prefix "ent-", which means 'away' or 'off', and the verb "kommen", meaning 'to come'. Together, they literally signify 'to come away' or 'to get away.' Did you know? This combination vividly captures the act of escaping or fleeing from something.
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"Entkommen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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