runaway in German
runaway in German is davongelaufen, davongerannt, entlaufen — runaway means someone (or something) that has fled or escaped, especially a person who has left home.
runaway in German
davongelaufen
Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
davongerannt
Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
entlaufen
Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
weggerannt
Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
aus dem Ruder gelaufen
Unchecked; rampant.
außer Kontrolle geraten
Unchecked; rampant.
außer Rand und Band geraten
Unchecked; rampant.
unkontrolliert
Unchecked; rampant.
abtrünnig
(informal) Deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.
Ausreißer
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
Entflohener
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
Entlaufener
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
What does "runaway" mean?
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noun Someone (or something) that has fled or escaped, especially a person who has left home.
"The shelter offered a safe place for teenage runaways."
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adj Out of control, or achieved with an overwhelming, easy lead.
"The company saw runaway success after the product launch."
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runaway in a sentence
- The shelter offered a safe place for teenage runaways.
- The runaway horse galloped through the market stalls.
- The company saw runaway success after the product launch.
- It was a runaway victory, with the challenger never in contention.
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What is "runaway" in German?
"runaway" in German is davongelaufen, davongerannt, entlaufen. runaway means: Someone (or something) that has fled or escaped, especially a person who has left home.
How do you use "runaway" in a sentence?
Example: "The shelter offered a safe place for teenage runaways." In German, "runaway" is davongelaufen, davongerannt, entlaufen.
Are there other ways to say "runaway" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "runaway": davongelaufen, davongerannt, entlaufen, weggerannt, aus dem Ruder gelaufen, außer Kontrolle geraten.
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