blitz

blɪts
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Translation of blitz into German,

Noun

1.

effort

sudden energetic effort
plötzliche Anstrengung energische Anstrengung
  • They organized a cleaning blitz to tidy up the neighborhood..Sie organisierten eine plötzliche Anstrengung, um die Nachbarschaft aufzuräumen
2.

military

TECH.
sudden attack, especially an air raid
TECH.
  • The city prepared for a blitz during the war.Die Stadt bereitete sich auf einen Blitzangriff während des Krieges vor.
3.

football

TECH.US
play where defenders rush the passer
TECH.US
  • The team executed a blitz to sack the quarterback.Das Team führte einen Blitz aus, um den Quarterback zu Boden zu bringen.

Verb

1.

informal

tr./intr.
do something quickly or in one session
tr./intr.
  • He blitzed through his homework in an hour.Er machte seine Hausaufgaben in einer Stunde fertig.
2.

military

tr.
attack quickly or suddenly with force
tr.
  • The troops blitzed the enemy positions at dawn.Die Truppen überfielen im Morgengrauen die feindlichen Stellungen.
3.

cooking

tr./intr.RareUK
purée or chop food using a blender
tr./intr.RareUK
pürieren mixen zermusen
  • She blitzed the vegetables to make a smooth soup.Sie pürierte das Gemüse, um eine glatte Suppe zu machen.
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Expressions with blitz: examples in English and translations in German

sich intensiv bemühen
einen Kraftakt vollbringen
We need to have a blitz on the project today.
Medienoffensive
Medienkampagne
The company launched a media blitz for the new product.
Werbeoffensive
The company launched an ad blitz for the new product.
Werbeoffensive
The advertising blitz increased brand awareness significantly.
schnell verlassen
schnell weggehen
He had to blitz out of the meeting to catch his flight.
Blitzschach
He excels in blitz chess, often winning in under five minutes.

Synonyms and analogies of blitz in English

Examples of blitz in a sentence

  • A marketing blitz was initiated to boost sales.
  • The blitz destroyed several buildings overnight.
  • Civilians were evacuated before the blitz.
  • The defense prepared a blitz to disrupt the play.
  • During the blitz, the quarterback had no time to react.
  • The Blitz left many families homeless and in despair.

Translations of "blitz" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasBlitzschachnn.

I prefer blitz chess because each game is quick and exhilarating.

Ich bevorzuge Blitzschach, weil jede Partie schnell und aufregend ist.

derBlitzkriegnm.

After the blitz, the region required substantial rebuilding and support.

Nach dem Blitzkrieg benötigte die Region erhebliche Wiederaufbau- und Unterstützungshilfe.

derLuftangriffnm.

Cause a blitz with your helicopter.

Starte mit deinem Hubschrauber einen Luftangriff.

Verb
mixenv.

With an electric hand blender blitz everything well, then taste for salt.

Mit einem elektrischen Handmixer alles gut mixen, dann nach Geschmack salzen.

pürierenv.

Using a hand-held blender, blitz the raspberries before passing them through a sieve.

Die erwärmten Himbeeren mit dem Stabmixer pürieren und durch ein Sieb streichen.

bombardierenv.

then blitz the public with commercials to convince them they're afflicted.

Dann bombardieren sie die Leute mit Werbung um sie davon zu überzeugen, dass sie krank sind.

derBlitznm.

Every successful drive started with the signal caller recognizing the blitz and reacting quickly.

Jeder erfolgreiche Drive begann damit, dass der Quarterback den Blitz erkannte und schnell reagierte.

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blitz: Examples and translations in context

I played blitz chess on the weekend and enjoyed the fast-paced games.

Ich habe am Wochenende Blitzschach gespielt und die schnellen Partien genossen.

He practices blitz chess online to improve his rapid thinking skills.

Er übt online Blitzschach, um seine schnellen Denkfähigkeiten zu verbessern.

He became a master at blitz chess through hours of practice and dedication.

Er wurde ein Meister im Blitzschach durch stundenlanges Üben und Hingabe.

He prefers classical chess over blitz because it allows for more thoughtful play.

Er zieht klassisches Schach dem Blitzschach vor, weil es durchdachteres Spiel ermöglicht.

After several rounds of blitz chess, we both felt exhilarated and challenged.

Nach mehreren Runden Blitzschach fühlten wir uns beide begeistert und herausgefordert.

At the park, I often see people playing blitz chess on picnic tables.

Im Park sehe ich oft Leute, die an den Picknicktischen Blitzschach spielen.

After work, we often gather to enjoy a few rounds of blitz chess.

Nach der Arbeit treffen wir uns oft, um ein paar Runden Blitzschach zu genießen.

During our lunch break, we often play blitz chess to unwind from work.

Während unserer Mittagspause spielen wir oft Blitzschach, um uns von der Arbeit zu entspannen.

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