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How do you say "lightning" in German?
der Blitz
In German, "lightning" is der Blitz.
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Pronunciation
Say 'BLITS' (rhyme with 'miss'). One syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Blitz is a masculine noun. Plural: die Blitze. Genitive: des Blitzes, dative: dem Blitz.
Example sentence
Der Blitz erschreckt mich.
The lightning frightens me.
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How to remember der Blitz
Blitz is fast, and lightning strikes in a blitz or flash.
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Questions about der Blitz
How do you say "lightning" in German?
In German, "lightning" is der Blitz. It is a noun.
Is der Blitz masculine or feminine?
Der Blitz is a masculine noun. Plural: die Blitze. Genitive: des Blitzes, dative: dem Blitz.
How is der Blitz used in a sentence?
Use der Blitz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Blitz erschreckt mich. (The lightning frightens me.).
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