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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
adj
Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
davongerannt
adj
Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
entlaufen
adj
Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
weggerannt
adj
Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
aus dem Ruder gelaufen
adj
Unchecked; rampant.
außer Kontrolle geraten
adj
Unchecked; rampant.
außer Rand und Band geraten
adj
Unchecked; rampant.
unkontrolliert
adj
Unchecked; rampant.
abtrünnig
adj
(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
noun
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
Entflohener
noun
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
Entlaufener
noun
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?

  1. 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."
  2. adj Out of control, or achieved with an overwhelming, easy lead.
    "The company saw runaway success after the product launch."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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