Entführen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entführen" is used as verb with the meaning of "kidnap", "abduct" or "hijack".

Essential properties of "entführen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: entführen
Simple past: entführte
Participle: entführt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entführen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To kidnap or abduct someone against their will"

Definition: "To kidnap someone and take them to an unknown or private place against their will."
Translation(s): kidnap, abduct, hijack
Synonym(s): kidnappen, Verschleppen
Antonym(s): freilassen
Related word(s): Entführung, Entführer

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Kriminellen haben das Kind entführt.The criminals kidnapped the child.
Er wurde auf dem Heimweg entführt.He was kidnapped on his way home.
Die Polizei konnte die entführte Person retten.The police were able to rescue the kidnapped person.

2.) "To take someone to a different place for surprise or romance"

Definition: "To take someone to a different place, usually to surprise them or for romantic purposes."
Translation(s): to whisk away, to spirit away, to take on a surprise trip
Synonym(s): wegführen
Related word(s): Überraschung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sie für ein romantisches Wochenende entführt.He whisked her away for a romantic weekend.
Sie entführte ihn zu einem geheimen Ort.She spirited him away to a secret place.
Er wollte sie an einen besonderen Ort entführen.He wanted to take her to a special place.

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