This is the 5669th most frequent German word.
blitz
"Blitz" means "lightning" in English.
Here, 'Blitz' means 'lightning', referring to the natural electrical phenomenon during a thunderstorm.
Der Blitz schlug in den Baum ein.
The lightning struck the tree.
In this case, 'Blitz' is used metaphorically to indicate something very fast, like a quick action or sudden occurrence.
Die Polizei organisierte einen Blitzbesuch beim Tatort.
The police organized a lightning visit to the crime scene.
In this sentence, 'Blitz' is part of a compound noun ('Blitzangriff') referring to a swift and surprising strike or movement, originally from military terminology in German.