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ξεφεύγω (xephéfgo)

English: flee

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Linguistic Information

Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular

About ξεφεύγω

As a verb, ξεφεύγω is in the Present tense, in the Indicative mood, and the Passive voice. Learning to use this verb in various contexts will enhance your fluency.

Pronunciation

Hyphenation: ξε‧φεύ‧γω

Definitions & Examples

  • verb:
    to flee, to get away, to escape
    Examples:
    • Synonyms: διαφεύγω (diafévgo), δραπετεύω (drapetévo)
  • verb:
    to get away (to slip from one's control)
  • verb:
    to stray, to veer (to wander, as from a direct course)
  • verb:
    to escape, to elude (to evade the observation or notice of; to not be seen or remembered by)
    Examples:
    • Synonym: διαφεύγω (diafévgo)