No. 5,669 in German
blitz
"Blitz" means "lightning" in English.
In a sentence
Der Blitz schlug in den Baum ein.
The lightning struck the tree.
Here, 'Blitz' means 'lightning', referring to the natural electrical phenomenon during a thunderstorm.
Die Polizei organisierte einen Blitzbesuch beim Tatort.
The police organized a lightning visit to the crime scene.
In this case, 'Blitz' is used metaphorically to indicate something very fast, like a quick action or sudden occurrence.
Er plante einen Blitzangriff auf das gegnerische Team.
He planned a blitz attack on the opposing team.
In this sentence, 'Blitz' is part of a compound noun ('Blitzangriff') referring to a swift and surprising strike or movement, originally from military terminology in German.
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