This is the 6977th most frequent German word.
flash
In German, "Flash" (borrowed from English) can mean a sudden, intense experience or realization, often in the context of emotion or inspiration.
Here, "flash" refers to a sudden burst of light, often associated with lightning or camera flashes.
Der Blitz erhellte den Nachthimmel.
The flash brightened the night sky.
In this instance, "flash" is used metaphorically to indicate something happening with great speed, similar to lightning.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich wie ein Blitz.
The news spread like a flash.
Here, "flash" pertains to digital technology, describing a type of storage medium known as flash memory.