der Blitz
Translation
lightning, flash
Examples
Im Gewitter gab es viele Blitze.
There were many flashes of lightning during the thunderstorm.
Der Blitz schlug in den Baum ein.
The lightning struck the tree.
Grammar Patterns
((lightning)) lightning Lightning struck the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Funke (spark), Strahl (ray)
Etymology
From Old High German 'bliz', related to 'blicken' (to glance). The idea of a quick, bright flash.
Memory Tips
Think of a camera 'blitz' (flash) to remember the meaning of a sudden flash of light.