der Blitz
Translation
lightning, flash, bolt
Examples
Ein Blitz schlug in den Baum ein.
A bolt of lightning struck the tree.
Der Fotograf benutzte einen Blitz.
The photographer used a flash.
Er rannte wie ein Blitz.
He ran like lightning.
Grammar Patterns
der Blitz ((as subject)) the lightning/flash The lightning was very bright.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wetterleuchten (heat lightning)
Etymology
From Old High German 'blicz' (shine), related to 'blicken' (to glance).
Memory Tips
The English word 'blitz' comes from the German 'Blitzkrieg' (lightning war), associating 'Blitz' with incredible speed.