Entweichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entweichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "escape", "flee" or "get away".

Essential properties of "entweichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entweichen
  • Simple past: entwich
  • Participle: entwichen

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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 "entweichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Escape from a confined place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gefangene konnte aus der Zelle entweichen.The prisoner was able to escape from the cell.
  2. Gas kann aus einem undichten Rohr entweichen.Gas can escape from a leaky pipe.
  3. Der Duft des Parfüms begann zu entweichen.The scent of the perfume began to escape.

2.) "Release or dissipate into the air (gases/liquids)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Helium begann aus dem Ballon zu entweichen.The helium began to escape from the balloon.
  2. Der Dampf entweicht aus dem Kochtopf.The steam escapes from the pot.
  3. Kohlendioxid kann aus der Flasche entweichen.Carbon dioxide can escape from the bottle.
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