zibens

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Zibens

Etymology

Compare Lithuanian žaibas, and see Lithuanian žibėti for more.

Pronunciation

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Noun

zibens m (2nd declension, irregular nominative, genitive)

  1. lightning (discharge of atmospheric electricity with a visible flash of light)
    šautras zibensdart lightning
    lodes, lodveida, bumbveida zibensball lightning
    spožs zibensbright lightning
    mākslīgais zibensartificial lightning
    zibens gaismalightning light
    zibens spērienslightning bolt (lit. kick)
    zibens ātrumāat lightning speed (= very quickly)

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