Usage Note
flitzen describes very quick, light, nimble movement — often used for small people, animals, or vehicles darting about (das Kind flitzte über den Platz — the child darted across the square). It is more informal and playful in tone than sausen.
Examples
"Ein Motorrad flitzte an uns vorbei, noch bevor wir reagieren konnten."
Natural Translation
A motorbike darted past us before we could react.
Literal Translation
A motorbike darted past us, even before we could react.
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