No. 6,977 in German
flash
In German, "Flash" (borrowed from English) can mean a sudden, intense experience or realization, often in the context of emotion or inspiration.
In a sentence
Der Blitz erhellte den Nachthimmel.
The flash brightened the night sky.
Here, "flash" refers to a sudden burst of light, often associated with lightning or camera flashes.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich wie ein Blitz.
The news spread like a flash.
In this instance, "flash" is used metaphorically to indicate something happening with great speed, similar to lightning.
Der Daten-Transfer erfolgt über einen Flash-Speicher.
The data transfer occurs via a flash memory.
Here, "flash" pertains to digital technology, describing a type of storage medium known as flash memory.
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