Get away – Meaning in Hindi, Usage, and Examples

Phrasal Verb: Get away
English Meaning: Escape
Hindi Meaning: भाग जाना

The phrasal verb “get away” means to escape or leave a situation, often when it is difficult to do so.

What Does “Get Away” Mean?
“Get away” can have the following meanings:

1. Escape from a place or situation
   → भाग जाना
2. Leave or go somewhere for a break or vacation
   → कहीं जाना (अवकाश पर)

In Hindi:

• भाग जाना
• कहीं जाना (अवकाश पर)

How to Use “Get Away” in Sentences

Example 1: The thief managed to get away before the police arrived.
Hindi: चोर पुलिस के आने से पहले भागने में सफल हो गया।

Example 2: We decided to get away for the weekend and relax.
Hindi: हमने सप्ताहांत के लिए कहीं जाने और आराम करने का फैसला किया।

Example 3: It’s hard to get away from work when there are so many deadlines.
Hindi: काम से भागना मुश्किल है जब बहुत सारी समयसीमाएँ हों।

Example 4: I need a break; I just want to get away from everything.
Hindi: मुझे एक ब्रेक चाहिए; मैं बस सब कुछ से भाग जाना चाहता हूँ।

Example 5: She got away from the crowd to find some peace.
Hindi: वह भीड़ से भाग गई ताकि कुछ शांति मिल सके।

Common Mistakes When Using “Get Away”

❌ Incorrect: I need to get away from the office for a hour.
✅ Correct: I need to get away from the office for an hour.
(Remember to use “an hour” for specific time durations.)

❌ Incorrect: He got away in a car.
✅ Correct: He got away in a car.
(“Get away” is often used without specifying the method of escape unless context requires it.)

Questions for Test

1. What does “get away” mean?
2. Translate: “He got away just in time to avoid being caught.”
3. Can “get away” be used to refer to a vacation or break?
4. What is the opposite of “get away” in the context of escaping?
5. How can “get away” be used when someone leaves for a break?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can “get away” be used to talk about taking a vacation?
Yes, it can be used to refer to taking time off or going on vacation.

Is “get away” only used in physical contexts?
No, it can also be used metaphorically to refer to escaping a difficult or stressful situation.

Does “get away” always have a positive connotation?
Not necessarily. It can have both positive (taking a break) and negative (escaping a bad situation) connotations.