in Windeseile
at lightning speed
Very quickly and in a short amount of time.
EXAMPLE
Die Feuerwehr war in Windeseile vor Ort.
The fire department was on the scene in no time.
die Windeseile
lightning speed
die Windeseile
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Windeseile |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Windeseile | – |
| accusative | die Windeseile | – |
| dative | der Windeseile | – |
| genitive | der Windeseile | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Windeseile' (lightning speed) combines the words 'Wind' (wind) and 'Eile' (haste). The word creates a vivid image of moving as fast as the wind.
EXAMPLE
Der Hund lief in Windeseile über das Feld.
The dog ran across the field at lightning speed.
Fixed preposition
'Windeseile' (lightning speed) almost always appears in the fixed expression 'in Windeseile' (at lightning speed). The expression is used without an article and usually functions as an adverbial phrase in the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Die Techniker reparierten den Aufzug in Windeseile.
The technicians repaired the elevator in no time.
Typical collocations
'In Windeseile' (at lightning speed) is often used with verbs such as 'erledigen' (to get done), 'verschwinden' (to disappear), 'davonlaufen' (to run away), or 'herbeieilen' (to hurry over). The expression especially often describes a quick action or movement.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder erledigten ihre Hausaufgaben in Windeseile.
The children finished their homework in no time.
In real life
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