speedy little car / streaker
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speedy little car
A colloquial expression for a small, fast, and often sporty car.
Mit seinem neuen roten Flitzer ist er am Wochenende über die Landstraßen gefahren.
He drove along the country roads at the weekend in his new red speedy little car.
streaker
A person who runs without permission, and usually naked, across a playing field or another public area in order to attract attention.
Das Fußballspiel musste unterbrochen werden, weil ein Flitzer auf das Feld lief.
The football match had to be interrupted because a streaker ran onto the field.
The noun 'der Flitzer' (speedy little car / streaker) is derived from the colloquial verb 'flitzen', which means 'to run or drive very fast.' The idea of fast movement connects both meanings of the word.
Die Kinder flitzen lachend durch den Garten.
The children dash laughing through the garden.
You can clearly tell which meaning is intended from the context. In conversations about cars and traffic, the vehicle is meant. In connection with sports or public events, the person is meant.
Für die Stadt ist so ein kleiner Flitzer sehr praktisch.
For the city, a small speedy little car like that is very practical.
When 'Flitzer' refers to a car, the expression is colloquial. It is often used for small, agile, and sporty cars and can sound admiring or affectionate.
Sie hat sich einen kleinen, roten Flitzer gekauft.
She bought herself a small red speedy little car.
sports car
Both words can refer to a small, fast, sporty car. „Der Sportwagen“ is the neutral term for a particular type of vehicle, while „der Flitzer“ is colloquial and conveys an attitude. „Sportwagen“ fits a neutral description, whereas „Flitzer“ may sound more natural in casual conversation.
Der kleine Flitzer steht wegen seiner niedrigen Form sofort vor dem Hotel auf.
The little speedy car is immediately noticeable in front of the hotel because of its low profile.
Der Sportwagen steht wegen seiner niedrigen Form sofort vor dem Hotel auf.
The sports car is immediately noticeable in front of the hotel because of its low profile.
