No. 13,916 in German
flieht
"Flieht" means "flees" or "is fleeing."
In a sentence
Der Dieb flieht aus dem Museum.
The thief flees from the museum.
Here, 'flieht' is used to describe someone escaping or running away from a location.
Das Reh flieht vor dem herannahenden Auto.
The deer flees from the approaching car.
In this sentence, 'flieht' illustrates an animal running away to avoid danger caused by the approaching vehicle.
Der Mann flieht vor seinen Problemen, anstatt sich ihnen zu stellen.
The man flees from his problems instead of confronting them.
Here, 'flieht' is employed metaphorically to describe someone avoiding or escaping personal issues or responsibilities.
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