0 a quick showing of a bright light -- der Blitz
a flash of lightning.
1 a moment; a very short time -- der Augenblick
He was with her in a flash.
2 a flashlight. -- das Blinklicht
3 (of a light) to (cause to) shine quickly -- aufblitzen lassen
4 (usually with byor past) to pass quickly -- rasen
The cars flashed past.
The days flashed by
5 to show; to display -- hervorzeigen