No. 5,670 in German
blitzer
A "Blitzer" is a speed camera used to catch drivers exceeding speed limits.
In a sentence
Der Blitzer hat gestern viele Autofahrer erwischt.
The speed camera caught many drivers yesterday.
Here, 'Blitzer' refers to a speed camera, commonly used for traffic enforcement.
Während des Gewitters konnten wir viele Blitzer am Himmel sehen.
During the thunderstorm, we could see many flashes in the sky.
Here, 'Blitzer' denotes lightning flashes, which are natural occurrences during storms.
Er ist ein Blitzer auf dem Spielfeld und immer sehr schnell.
He is a sprinter on the field and always very fast.
In this context, 'Blitzer' figuratively refers to a person who moves quickly, akin to a sprinter.
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