NOUN
Blitz/blɪt͡s/lightning; flash; blitz (attack)
Blitz is a German noun that means lightning, flash, or blitz (attack). It is pronounced /blɪt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Blitze".
Definitions
1.lightning in the sky during a storm(weather)
a.a sudden electrical discharge in the atmosphere
Der Blitz schlug in einen Baum ein.—The lightning struck a tree.
2.a bright flash of light used to illuminate a photo(photography)
a.flash used in photography
Im Museum darf man keinen Blitz benutzen.—You may not use flash in the museum.
3.sudden, rapid attack (blitz)(military, figurative)
a.fast, overwhelming attack
Der Angriff kam wie ein Blitz.—The attack came like a blitz.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Blitz | die Blitze |
| Genitive | des Blitzes | der Blitze |
| Dative | dem Blitz | den Blitzen |
| Accusative | den Blitz | die Blitze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Blitz" mean in English?
- "Blitz" means lightning, flash, or blitz (attack). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Blitz"?
- "Blitz" is pronounced /blɪt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Blitz" der, die, or das?
- "Blitz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Blitz"?
- The plural of "Blitz" is "Blitze".
- What part of speech is "Blitz"?
- "Blitz" is a noun in German.
