English–German

“refuge” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsuːflʊxt/

Example

In schwierigen Zeiten ist die Familie oft eine Zuflucht.

In difficult times, the family is often a refuge.

Illustration for Zuflucht (refuge)

How to say “refuge” in German

“Refuge” in German is Zuflucht.

A safe place or person reached when danger or pressure makes escape necessary.

Full entry for Zuflucht: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Zuflucht

Nach dem Stress der Woche fand sie emotionale Zuflucht im Garten.

After the week's stress, she found emotional sanctuary in the garden.

Tips for using Zuflucht

  • The phrase "bei jemandem Zuflucht finden" uses the dative after bei, as in "bei der Familie".

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