Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Lasting only briefly or done rapidly and superficially.
Natural examples
Sie warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf die Karte.
She gave the map a quick glance.
Ich habe den Bericht nur flüchtig gelesen.
I read the report only superficially.
Ein flüchtiger Eindruck kann täuschen.
A fleeting impression can be misleading.
Usage note
A flüchtiger Blick or flüchtige Lektüre is brief and not thorough. The adjective can also mean 'on the run.'
Mini-lesson: flüchtig
Lasting only briefly or done rapidly and superficially. A flüchtiger Blick or flüchtige Lektüre is brief and not thorough. The adjective can also mean 'on the run.'
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