English–German
“fleeting” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈflʏçtɪç/
Example
Er warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf die Uhr.
He cast a fleeting glance at the clock.
How to say “fleeting” in German
“Fleeting” in German is flüchtig.
A brief surface pass leaves only a thin trace, not a lasting or deep impression.
Example sentences with flüchtig
Er warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf das Foto, ohne es genau zu betrachten.
He cast a fleeting glance at the photo without looking at it closely.
Tips for using flüchtig
- English 'fleeting' mainly describes short duration, but German flüchtig can also mean cursory or superficial in evaluative contexts.