flash of light
der Lichtblitz, die Lichtblitze
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flash of light
A very brief, bright glow or beam of light that suddenly becomes visible, for example during a lightning strike or an explosion.
Ein Lichtblitz erhellte den dunklen Himmel.
A flash of light lit up the dark sky.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lichtblitze |
| genitive | des Lichtblitzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Lichtblitz | die Lichtblitze |
| accusative | den Lichtblitz | die Lichtblitze |
| dative | dem Lichtblitz | den Lichtblitzen |
| genitive | des Lichtblitzes | der Lichtblitze |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Lichtblitz' (flash of light) is made up of 'Licht' (light) and 'Blitz' (flash). The head word 'Blitz' comes at the end and indicates that this is a sudden, very brief event.
Durch das Fenster sah sie einen Lichtblitz am Horizont.
Through the window, she saw a flash of light on the horizon.
'Lichtblitz' (flash of light) often occurs with verbs such as 'sehen' (to see), 'wahrnehmen' (to perceive), 'beobachten' (to observe), and 'aufleuchten' (to flash); the phrase 'ein Lichtblitz entsteht' (a flash of light occurs) is also common.
Mehrere Zeugen nahmen einen Lichtblitz über dem Gebäude wahr.
Several witnesses perceived a flash of light above the building.
'Lichtblitz' (flash of light) is often described using adjectives that specify its duration or intensity, such as 'kurz' (brief), 'hell' (bright), 'plötzlich' (sudden), or 'grell' (dazzling).
Ein greller Lichtblitz ließ die Wanderer kurz stehen bleiben.
A dazzling flash of light made the hikers stop briefly.
