This is the 1971st most frequent German word.
flüchten
"Flüchten" means "to flee" or "to escape."
Here, 'flüchten' is used to indicate escaping or fleeing from danger.
Die Tiere flüchten vor dem herannahenden Feuer.
The animals flee from the approaching fire.
In this case, 'flüchten' denotes escaping due to circumstances, often political or environmental.
Sie mussten aus ihrer Heimat flüchten.
They had to flee from their homeland.
Here, 'flüchten' describes fleeing from a situation involving potential confrontation or pursuit.