escape
das Entkommen
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escape
Successfully getting away from captivity, danger, or a difficult situation.
Als die Polizei alle Ausgänge sperrte, gab es für den Dieb kein Entkommen mehr.
When the police blocked all the exits, there was no escape for the thief.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Entkommens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Entkommen | – |
| accusative | das Entkommen | – |
| dative | dem Entkommen | – |
| genitive | des Entkommens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Entkommen' is a nominalized infinitive of the verb 'entkommen' (to escape). The noun therefore describes getting away as a process or result.
Sein Entkommen aus der Gefangenschaft überraschte alle.
His escape from captivity surprised everyone.
'Entkommen' is often followed by 'aus' (from) with the dative. It identifies the place or state that someone gets away from.
Das Entkommen aus dem schwer bewachten Gefängnis war kaum vorstellbar.
Escaping from the heavily guarded prison was hardly imaginable.
Common phrases include 'es gibt kein Entkommen' (there is no escape), 'das Entkommen verhindern' (to prevent an escape), and 'jemandem das Entkommen ermöglichen' (to enable someone to escape).
Die Polizei konnte das Entkommen des Verdächtigen im letzten Moment verhindern.
The police managed to prevent the suspect's escape at the last moment.
