Phrasalverb: Run (Into, Out of, Away)
everyday English.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Phrasal verbs with 'run' change the verb's meaning from physical movement to social encounters, supply management, or escaping situations.
- Use 'run into' for unexpected meetings or physical collisions: 'I ran into Tom.'
- Use 'run out of' when a supply is finished: 'We ran out of milk.'
- Use 'run away' to describe escaping or avoiding something: 'The cat ran away.'
Overview
phrasal verb run into. Wenn du Englisch lernst, sind diese phrasal verbs – also Kombinationen aus einem Verb und einer Partikel (Präposition oder Adverb) – eines der wichtigsten Werkzeuge, um natürlich und flüssig zu klingen.aufstehen oder einkaufen, aber das Prinzip im Englischen ist noch flexibler und gleichzeitig tückischer, weil die Bedeutung oft nichts mehr mit dem ursprünglichen Verb zu tun hat.phrasal verbs. Sie machen die Sprache lebendig.run bedeutet wörtlich rennen oder laufen. Wenn wir aber into, out of oder away hinzufügen, verlässt das Verb seine wörtliche Bedeutung komplett. Das zu meistern, ist der Schlüssel, um vom B1-Niveau auf ein höheres Level zu kommen.phrasal verb besteht aus einem Basisverb (hier run) und einer Partikel. Im Deutschen haben wir das Konzept der Präfixverben (z. B.mitkommen) oder trennbaren Verben (ich komme mit). Der große Unterschied: Im Deutschen wandert das Präfix am Ende des Satzes, wenn das Verb konjugiert wird. Im Englischen bleibt die Partikel oft direkt beim Verb oder folgt ihm unmittelbar, und die Bedeutung ist idiomatisch.run + into ist eine semantische Einheit, die eine neue Bedeutung ergibt, die du nicht einfach aus run (rennen) und into (in etwas hinein) herleiten kannst.- 1
run into: Das ist ein transitivesphrasal verb. Es braucht zwingend ein Objekt. Es ist inseparable (untrennbar). Du kannst nicht sagenI ran my friend into, sondern immerI ran into my friend. Es beschreibt ein zufälliges Treffen oder das unerwartete Auftreten eines Problems. - 2
run out of: Auch dieses ist transitiv und untrennbar. Hier geht es um den Verbrauch von Ressourcen. Wenn dein Kaffee im Büro leer ist, sagst du:We have run out of coffee. Es ist fast wie einZustandspassivim Deutschen, nur dass wir hier kein Hilfsverb wieseinbrauchen, sondern dasphrasal verbden Zustand des „Leerseins“ ausdrückt. - 3
run away: Das ist meist intransitiv (braucht kein Objekt) oder wird mitfromkombiniert. Es beschreibt das Fliehen. Hier siehst du die Ähnlichkeit zum deutschenweglaufen. Das ist eines der wenigen Beispiele, bei denen die deutsche Entsprechung sehr nah am englischen Konzept liegt.
SVO (Subjekt-Verb-Objekt). Da diese phrasal verbs oft untrennbar sind, ist die Wortstellung sehr starr. Hier ist eine Übersicht für dich:run into | Subjekt + run into + Objekt | I ran into him. | Ich bin ihm zufällig begegnet.run out of | Subjekt + run out of + Objekt | We ran out of time. | Uns ist die Zeit ausgegangen.run away | Subjekt + run away (+ from + Objekt) | The dog ran away. | Der Hund ist weggelaufen.run into: Wenn du im Supermarkt einen alten Kollegen triffst, ist das einrun into. Auch im Büro, wenn dein Computer plötzlich abstürzt, sagst du:I ran into a technical problem. Es ist das perfekte Wort für „unerwartet auftauchend“.run out of: Das ist dein Standardausdruck für alles, was leer wird.I’ve run out of money(am Ende des Monats),We’ve run out of paper in the printer(im Büroalltag). Es ist viel natürlicher als das formelleto be depleted.run away: Das nutzt du, wenn du physisch vor einer Gefahr flüchtest (run away from a dog) oder wenn du dich vor Verantwortung drückst (run away from responsibilities). Es hat eine stärkere emotionale Komponente als nur „gehen“.
- 1Wortstellung (L1-Interferenz): Deutsche Lerner versuchen oft, die Partikel ans Ende des Satzes zu schieben, weil sie an das deutsche trennbare Verb gewöhnt sind. Falsch:
I ran my friend into. Richtig:I ran into my friend. - 2Falsche Partikel: Wir tendieren dazu, Partikeln zu mischen.
Run out ofist eine feste Einheit. Viele sagen nurrun out, was aber bedeutet, dass man schnell nach draußen rennt. Das „of“ ist für das Objekt zwingend. - 3Übermäßiger Formalismus: Deutsche neigen dazu, in E-Mails
I encountered a problemzu schreiben. Das ist korrekt, klingt aber oft steif.I ran into a problemist in der modernen Geschäftskommunikation (Slack, E-Mails an Kollegen) absolut akzeptiert und viel natürlicher.
run into | begegnen (Dativ-Objekt) | into ist keine Richtung, sondern ein Zufall.run out of | ausgehen (Subjekt-Wechsel) | Im Englischen bleibt das Subjekt die Person; im Deutschen wird die Sache zum Subjekt.run away | weglaufen (Präfix-Verb) | Sehr ähnlich, aber away ist eine eigenständige Partikel.- 1Kann ich
run intoauch für physische Kollisionen nutzen? Ja, absolut.I ran into a wallbedeutet, du bist dagegen gelaufen. Es ist ein schönes Beispiel für die Doppeldeutigkeit vonphrasal verbs. - 2Ist
run out ofimmer informell? Es ist Standard-Englisch. In einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit würdest du vielleichtexhaust the supplyschreiben, aber in jedem anderen Kontext istrun out ofperfekt. - 3Warum gibt es kein Objekt bei
run away? Weilawayein Adverb der Richtung ist. Es beschreibt den Zustand des „Wegseins“. Erst wenn du sagst, *wovor* du wegläufst, brauchst dufrom.
Conjugating 'Run' in Phrasal Verbs
| Tense | Subject | Verb Form | Particle | Example |
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Present Simple
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I / You / We / They
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run
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into
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I run into him often.
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Present Simple
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He / She / It
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runs
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out of
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She runs out of milk weekly.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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ran
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away
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They ran away yesterday.
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Present Continuous
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I
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am running
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out of
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I am running out of time.
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Present Perfect
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He / She
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has run
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into
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He has run into a problem.
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Future
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All subjects
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will run
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away
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The cat will run away.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
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I have run out of
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I've run out of
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Informal/Neutral
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He has run into
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He's run into
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Informal/Neutral
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We are running out of
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We're running out of
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Informal/Neutral
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Meanings
A set of idiomatic expressions where the verb 'run' combines with prepositions to create specific meanings related to chance, exhaustion of resources, or flight.
Run into (Social)
To meet someone unexpectedly or by chance.
“You'll never guess who I ran into at the airport!”
“I hope I don't run into my ex-boyfriend tonight.”
Run into (Physical)
To physically collide with something or someone.
“The bus ran into a lamp post during the storm.”
“I was looking at my phone and ran into a door.”
Run out of
To finish a supply of something so that none is left.
“We have run out of coffee; can you buy some?”
“The car ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere.”
Run away
To leave a place or person secretly and suddenly, often to escape.
“He ran away from home when he was eighteen.”
“The dog ran away because the gate was left open.”
Reference Table
| Phrasal Verb | Kernbedeutung | Beispiel im Gebrauch |
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run into
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Encounter unexpectedly
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I `ran into` my boss at the coffee shop.
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run into
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Collide with
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He accidentally `ran into` a lamppost.
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run out of
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Exhaust supply
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We're `running out of` time for this project.
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run out of
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Have nothing left
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My phone is `running out of` battery.
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run away
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Escape or flee
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The cat `ran away` when the door opened.
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run away
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Avoid responsibilities
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You can't `run away` from adulting forever!
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run away with
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Imagination gets carried away
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My imagination `ran away with` me watching that movie.
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Formalitätsspektrum
I encountered an old colleague unexpectedly. (Social encounter)
I ran into an old friend. (Social encounter)
Guess who I bumped into! (Social encounter)
I tripped over my old mate at the shops. (Social encounter)
Bedeutungen des Phrasal Verbs 'Run'
Präposition: INTO
- Run into (person) Zufällig treffen
- Run into (problem) Auf Schwierigkeiten stoßen
- Run into (object) Kollidieren mit
Präposition: OUT OF
- Run out of (physical) Vorrat aufbrauchen (z.B. Milch, Benzin)
- Run out of (abstract) Erschöpfen (z.B. Zeit, Geduld)
Präposition: AWAY
- Run away (literal) Entkommen, fliehen
- Run away (figurative) Verantwortung vermeiden
- Run away with (imagination) Sich hinreißen lassen
Formelle vs. Informelle Phrasal Verbs
Das richtige 'Run'-Phrasal Verb wählen
Trifft jemand/etwas unerwartet aufeinander oder kollidiert?
Gibt es eine Erschöpfung eines Vorrats oder einer Ressource?
Entkommt, flieht oder vermeidet jemand/etwas?
'Run' Phrasal Verb Szenarien
Zufällige Treffen
- • Einen Freund treffen
- • Einen Ex treffen
- • Eine Berühmtheit treffen
Vorräte aufbrauchen
- • Kaffee ausgehen
- • Akku leer
- • Zeit ausgehen
Entkommen/Vermeiden
- • Problemen entfliehen
- • Von zu Hause weglaufen
- • Fantasie geht durch
Auf Probleme stoßen
- • In Schwierigkeiten geraten
- • Schulden machen
- • Auf unerwartete Fehler stoßen
Beispiele nach Niveau
The boy runs away.
The boy runs away.
Do not run into the street.
Do not run into the street.
I run every day.
I run every day.
The dog runs away from the cat.
The dog runs away from the cat.
We ran out of bread.
We ran out of bread.
He ran into a tree on his bike.
He ran into a tree on his bike.
She is running away from the big dog.
She is running away from the big dog.
I ran into my teacher at the shop.
I ran into my teacher at the shop.
I ran into an old classmate at the wedding.
I ran into an old classmate at the wedding.
We've run out of time to finish the test.
We've run out of time to finish the test.
Why did the suspect run away from the police?
Why did the suspect run away from the police?
I'm running out of ideas for the party.
I'm running out of ideas for the party.
The project ran into several technical difficulties.
The project ran into several technical difficulties.
If we don't hurry, we'll run out of daylight.
If we don't hurry, we'll run out of daylight.
He's always running away from his responsibilities.
He's always running away from his responsibilities.
I ran into some trouble with my visa application.
I ran into some trouble with my visa application.
The company ran into a wall of opposition from the public.
The company ran into a wall of opposition from the public.
Our resources are running dangerously low; we might run out of options soon.
Our resources are running dangerously low; we might run out of options soon.
The imagination of the author really ran away with the plot in the final chapter.
The imagination of the author really ran away with the plot in the final chapter.
I ran into him quite by chance in the most unlikely of places.
I ran into him quite by chance in the most unlikely of places.
The legal team ran into a jurisdictional nightmare that stalled the case for years.
The legal team ran into a jurisdictional nightmare that stalled the case for years.
To suggest we have run out of steam would be a gross understatement of our current fatigue.
To suggest we have run out of steam would be a gross understatement of our current fatigue.
The horse ran away with the race, leaving the other competitors in the dust.
The horse ran away with the race, leaving the other competitors in the dust.
One cannot simply run away from the historical implications of such a decision.
One cannot simply run away from the historical implications of such a decision.
Leicht verwechselbar
Learners use 'run into' for planned meetings.
Learners say 'I ran out of my dinner'.
They both mean leaving, but 'run off' is often more sudden or with someone else.
Häufige Fehler
I runned away.
I ran away.
I run into he.
I ran into him.
The dog run away.
The dog ran away.
I run in the room.
I ran into the room.
We ran out milk.
We ran out of milk.
I ran into to my friend.
I ran into my friend.
He ran away the house.
He ran away from the house.
I ran Sarah into.
I ran into Sarah.
I ran out of my homework.
I finished my homework.
I ran into a meeting at 5.
I have a meeting at 5.
The idea ran away from me.
The idea ran away with me.
Satzmuster
I was ___ when I ran into ___.
We have run out of ___, so we need to ___.
Don't run away from ___!
The ___ ran into the ___.
Real World Usage
Hey! Just ran into your brother at the gym.
We've run out of printer toner again.
I ran out of local currency at the airport.
Running away from my responsibilities like... [meme]
The suspect ran away toward the park.
I'm afraid I'll run into my ex at this party.
Achte auf den Kontext
I ran into my friendvs.
I ran into a tree.
Trenne 'out of' nicht!
We ran out of milkist richtig, nicht
We ran milk out of.
Übe im Alltag
Phrasal Verbs sind locker
I encountered a problemklingt formeller als
I ran into a problem.
Mehr als nur Rennen
I ran into debtoder
I ran out of luck.
Smart Tips
Use 'ran out of time' or 'ran into traffic' to give a natural-sounding excuse.
Check if there is a noun after it. If yes, you MUST add 'of'.
Don't just say 'I saw him'. Use 'I ran into him' to emphasize the surprise.
Use 'run into a wall' or 'run into trouble' to describe obstacles vividly.
Aussprache
Linking 'Run' and 'Into'
The 'n' in 'run' links to the 'i' in 'into', sounding like 'ru-ninto'.
Stress on Particles
In phrasal verbs, the stress often falls on the particle (into, out, away) rather than the verb.
Surprise Intonation
I ran into SARAH! ↗
Expresses shock or excitement about the meeting.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Into is for Impact (meeting or hitting); Out Of is for Empty; Away is for Escape.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a car hitting a wall (Run Into), a gas gauge pointing to 'E' (Run Out Of), and a prisoner jumping a fence (Run Away).
Rhyme
Ran into a friend, ran out of cash, ran away from the scene in a dash.
Story
I was driving when I ran into a friend. We went for coffee but the shop had run out of beans. I was so embarrassed I wanted to run away!
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write three sentences about your day yesterday using 'ran into', 'ran out of', and 'ran away'.
Kulturelle Hinweise
In the UK, 'run out of' is often used with 'petrol' instead of 'gas'. Also, 'run away' is common in folklore (e.g., The Gingerbread Man).
Americans frequently use 'run into' for both people and physical objects. 'Run away' is often used in the context of 'runaway successes' in business.
Australians might use 'run into' but also 'bump into' very frequently in casual speech.
The verb 'run' comes from Old English 'rinnan'. Phrasal verb constructions became dominant in Middle English as the language shifted away from prefixes to particles.
Gesprächseinstiege
Who was the last person you ran into unexpectedly?
Have you ever run out of something important while cooking?
If you could run away to any country for a week, where would you go?
What do you do when you run out of patience?
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
I completely ___ milk this morning, so I couldn't have cereal.
Find and fix the mistake:
She ran away an old friend at the concert.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Mi teléfono se está quedando sin batería.'
Answer starts with: ["M...
Score: /4
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesI'm sorry I'm late; I ran ___ of gas on the way here.
Yesterday, I ___ into my old boss at the supermarket.
Find and fix the mistake:
We ran Sarah into at the park.
1. Run into, 2. Run out of, 3. Run away
out / of / we / have / coffee / run
You can say 'I ran him into' if you met him by surprise.
A: Why are you so stressed? B: I'm ___ of time to finish this report!
Sort: [Milk, A friend, Time, A car]
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI never expected to ___ my old elementary school teacher at the university.
The children run away from their parents at the park.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Ella se encontró con muchos problemas durante su viaje.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence halves:
His wild ideas always seem to ___ with him when he's brainstorming.
Be careful not to run in the pole.
Choose the correct sentence:
Put the words in order:
Match each phrasal verb with its meaning:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
No, `run out of` is only for supplies or resources. If you mean you don't want to see them anymore, you might say `I've run out of patience with my friend`.
They mean the same thing! `Bump into` is slightly more informal, but both describe meeting someone by surprise.
No, `runned` is not a word in English. The past tense is always `ran`.
Yes, you can `run away from your feelings`, which means you are trying to avoid dealing with them.
Only if you mention the thing you are escaping. `He ran away` (No object) vs `He ran away from the dog` (With object).
Yes! This is a very common way to say you encountered a difficulty or obstacle.
Yes, it is neutral. However, in very formal reports, you might use `exhausted our supply` or `depleted our resources`.
It means to get very excited about an idea and perhaps take it too far or lose control of it.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Encontrarse con / Quedarse sin
Spanish uses completely different verbs rather than particles.
Tomber sur / Manquer de
French uses idiomatic verbs like 'tomber' (fall) instead of 'run'.
Zufällig treffen / Ausgehen
German uses separable prefixes which are similar in logic to English particles.
Deau / Nakunaru
Japanese uses specific verbs that don't involve the concept of 'running'.
Nafada / Iltaqa bi-sudfa
Arabic uses formal verb roots rather than a verb+preposition combination.
Pèng dào / Yòng wán
Chinese uses resultative verb compounds (verb + result) which is a similar logic to phrasal verbs.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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