This is the 5670th most frequent German word.
blitzer
A "Blitzer" is a speed camera used to catch drivers exceeding speed limits.
Here, 'Blitzer' refers to a speed camera, commonly used for traffic enforcement.
Der Blitzer hat gestern viele Autofahrer erwischt.
The speed camera caught many drivers yesterday.
Here, 'Blitzer' denotes lightning flashes, which are natural occurrences during storms.
Während des Gewitters konnten wir viele Blitzer am Himmel sehen.
During the thunderstorm, we could see many flashes in the sky.
In this context, 'Blitzer' figuratively refers to a person who moves quickly, akin to a sprinter.