Vluchten
Example: Veel mensen moesten tijdens de oorlog uit hun land vluchten.
Definition
"Vlucht" means to flee or escape from a dangerous or threatening situation, often quickly and under duress. In the context of history, "vluchten" refers to people leaving their country or home to seek safety, as in fleeing during a war or conflict.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "vluchten" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'vluchten,' which itself derives from Old Dutch 'fluhhan,' meaning to flee or run away. Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'fly,' reflecting the idea of quick movement away from danger.
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"Vluchten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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