fleeting

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

Translation

adj. szybko przemijający; znikający w krótkim czasie
v. poruszać się szybko
Word Forms
Present Participlefleeting

Phrases & Collocations

fleeting moment

ulotna chwila

fleeting memory

ulotne wspomnienie

Example Sentences

temporal matters of but fleeting moment

tymczasowe sprawy ulotnej chwili

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

Przez krótką chwilę zobaczyłem twarz chłopca.

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

Mieliśmy tylko ulotny rzut oka na słońce przez cały dzień.

a fleeting moment of happiness

ulotna chwila szczęścia

enjoying the fleeting beauty of a sunset

czerpanie przyjemności z ulotnego piękna zachodu słońca

a fleeting glance at the clock

ulotne spojrzenie na zegar

the fleeting nature of fame

ulotny charakter sławy

a fleeting thought crossed her mind

ulotna myśl przemknęła jej przez myśl

capturing a fleeting memory in a photograph

uchwycenie ulotnej wspomnienia na zdjęciu

a fleeting glimpse of the ocean

ulotny rzut oka na ocean

the fleeting joy of childhood

ulotna radość dzieciństwa

a fleeting encounter with a stranger

ulotne spotkanie z nieznajomym

the fleeting sensation of warmth

ulotne uczucie ciepła

Real-world Examples

Unfortunately, such emotions are either fleeting or hidden.

Niestety, takie emocje są albo krótkotrwałe, albo ukryte.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2016 Collection

What he captured on canvas was simple, fleeting moments.

To, co uchwycił na płótnie, to były proste, ulotne momenty.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

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

Miałem ulotny wgląd w poszukiwanie tego, co niepojęte.

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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