fleeting

[US]/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. der går hurtigt; forsvinder inden for kort tid
v. at bevæge sig hurtigt
Word Forms
Present Participlefleeting

Phrases & Collocations

fleeting moment

flygtigt øjeblik

fleeting memory

flygtig erindring

Example Sentences

temporal matters of but fleeting moment

midlertidige forhold af kun flygtig betydning

for a fleeting moment I saw the face of a boy.

et kort øjeblik så jeg et drengs ansigt.

We only had a fleeting glimpse of the sun all day.

Vi havde kun et flygtigt glimt af solen hele dagen.

a fleeting moment of happiness

et flygtigt øjeblik af lykke

enjoying the fleeting beauty of a sunset

nyde en solnedgangs flygtige skønhed

a fleeting glance at the clock

et flygtigt kig på uret

the fleeting nature of fame

berømmelsens flygtige natur

a fleeting thought crossed her mind

en flygtig tanke strejfede gennem hendes sind

capturing a fleeting memory in a photograph

at fange et flygtigt minde i et fotografi

a fleeting glimpse of the ocean

et flygtigt glimt af havet

the fleeting joy of childhood

børneårenes flygtige glæde

a fleeting encounter with a stranger

et flygtigt møde med en fremmed

the fleeting sensation of warmth

varmens flygtige fornemmelse

Real-world Examples

Unfortunately, such emotions are either fleeting or hidden.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2016 Collection

What he captured on canvas was simple, fleeting moments.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

I had a fleeting glimpse of a pursuit of the ineffable.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

They went " fleeting" all while " bleating" in a pretty " sheepish state" .

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

She gives me a fleeting quizzical look.

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

Crystal Kalaxian is a strong but fleeting high.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Helps you realize how fleeting success can be.

Source: 2019 Celebrity High School Graduation Speech

Springtime doesn't last forever. Love is fleeting. Every minute counts.

Source: The Trumpet Swan

That social anxiety is fleeting and harmless.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Their time together will be fleeting.

Source: BBC documentary "Our Planet"

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