No. 716 in Afrikaans
gevlug
"Fled" or "escaped."
In a sentence
Die voëls het gevlug toe die storm naderkom.
The birds fled when the storm approached.
Here, 'gevlug' is used metaphorically to describe the action of fleeing or escaping from an incoming danger.
Hy het gevlug uit vrees vir sy veiligheid.
He fled out of fear for his safety.
'Gevlug' represents a literal action of fleeing because of concern for personal safety.
Ons het gevlug na die heuwels om die uitsig te geniet.
We dashed to the hills to enjoy the view.
In this case, 'gevlug' connotes a hurried movement towards a destination, rather than fleeing from something.
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