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.
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.
rocket
'die Rakete' and 'der Flitzer' can colloquially mean a very fast vehicle. 'Rakete' mainly emphasizes that something is extremely fast; this can also be a person. 'Flitzer' is usually used for a small, fast, and often sporty car. 'Rakete' sounds stronger and a bit more figurative. 'Flitzer' sounds more casual and fits well when you mean a fast car.
Am Wochenende fährt Tom mit seinem kleinen Flitzer an den See.
At the weekend, Tom drives to the lake in his speedy little car.
Seit der Reparatur ist mein alter Wagen plötzlich eine richtige Rakete.
Since the repair, my old car has suddenly become a real rocket.