Ratz
Translation
zip, zap, swish
Examples
Ratz, war das Messer durch das Brot.
Zip, the knife was through the bread.
Ratz, fatz, war die Arbeit erledigt.
In a jiffy, the work was done.
Grammar Patterns
((Ratz,)) Zip, Ratz, he was gone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schwupps, Zack
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating a quick scratching or cutting sound. Related to 'ritzen' (to scratch).
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of a 'rat' quickly scratching a surface. 'Ratz!'