Translation of German word "Blitz" to English
derBlitz
Meaning
NounA flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
How to use
Blitz ('lightning / flash') is a masculine noun: der Blitz (plural: die Blitze). Blitzschnell — Lightning fast. Wie ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel — Like a bolt from the blue (idiom).
🇬🇧 English
lightning
Example
Ein greller Blitz erhellte den dunklen Nachthimmel.
A bright flash of lightning illuminated the dark night sky.
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Common phrases
- Blitz aus heiterem Himmel— bolt from the blue
- blitzschnell— lightning-fast / in a flash
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What is the definition of the German word "der Blitz"?▼
The German word "der Blitz" is defined as: "A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth."
What does the German word "der Blitz" mean?▼
The German word "der Blitz" means "lightning" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "Blitz"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein greller Blitz erhellte den dunklen Nachthimmel." (which translates as "A bright flash of lightning illuminated the dark night sky.").
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