In German

Blitz

Meaning: lightning

Example sentences

  • DerBlitzhatdenBaumgetroffen.

    The lightning struck the tree.

  • EinBlitzleuchteteamHimmel.

    A flash of lightning lit up the sky.

Grammar note

“Der Blitz” is masculine, and it's also the everyday word for a camera “flash” — the same word covers both meanings in German.

Common mistake

Don't assume “Blitz” only means the weather phenomenon — in a photography context it just means “flash”, no storm involved.

Quick check

Which German word means “lightning”?

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Frequently asked questions

Does “Blitz” have another everyday meaning?

Yes — it's also the word for a camera flash, and the root of “Blitzkrieg” (lightning war).

Is “Blitz” masculine, feminine or neuter?

Masculine: “der Blitz”.