hit-and-run
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hit-and-run
The unlawful leaving of the scene of an accident by someone involved in it without making it possible to establish their personal details. In Germany, this is a criminal offense.
Nachdem er ein parkendes Auto beschädigt hatte, beging der Mann Fahrerflucht.
After damaging a parked car, the man committed a hit-and-run.
This word is a clear example of a German compound. It is made up of 'der Fahrer' (the driver) and 'die Flucht' (the escape/flight). The meaning is therefore literally the 'escape of a driver' from the scene of an accident.
Die Polizei sucht Zeugen der Fahrerflucht.
The police are looking for witnesses to the hit-and-run.
'Fahrerflucht' (hit-and-run) is almost always used with the verb 'begehen' (to commit). The fixed phrase is 'Fahrerflucht begehen' (to commit a hit-and-run).
Wer Fahrerflucht begeht, macht sich strafbar.
Anyone who commits a hit-and-run is committing a punishable offense.
'Fahrerflucht' (hit-and-run) is a legal term from traffic law. The word is mainly used in connection with accidents, police, and courts, and refers to a criminal offense.
Die Strafe für Fahrerflucht kann sehr hoch sein.
The penalty for a hit-and-run can be very severe.
escape / alignment
'die Flucht' and 'die Fahrerflucht' both have to do with leaving a place, even though someone should or must stay there. 'die Flucht' is more general: someone quickly leaves a place because there is danger, fear, or an unpleasant situation. 'die Fahrerflucht' is much more specific and belongs to traffic: a person is involved in an accident and unlawfully leaves the scene of the accident. Learners may confuse the words because in both cases someone leaves. For accidents involving a car, bicycle, or another means of transport, however, 'Fahrerflucht' is the appropriate word.
Nach dem Unfall meldete die Polizei eine Fahrerflucht.
After the accident, the police reported a hit-and-run.
Nach dem lauten Knall begann die Flucht aus dem Gebäude.
After the loud bang, the escape from the building began.