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flüchtig

at large; on the run; fugitive (adjective)

adjective FLUEKH-tikh Rare
People & Society Crime

Also means

fleeting; cursory

Usage Note

flüchtig in crime contexts means a suspect has fled and is being sought: der Täter ist noch flüchtig — the perpetrator is still at large. In everyday use it also means superficial or transient, so context matters.

Examples

"Der gesuchte Räuber ist weiterhin flüchtig."

Natural Translation

The wanted robber is still at large.

Literal Translation

The wanted robber is furthermore at-large.

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