das Handumdrehen
jiffy
The German word "Handumdrehen" is a noun that translates to "at a turn of the hand" or "in a moment." It is a compound of "Hand" (hand) and "umdrehen" (to turn around). The term suggests a quick action or instantaneous result, often referring to tasks that can be completed very swiftly.
Similar expressions might include "im Handumdrehen" (in the blink of an eye) and "schnell" (quickly).
The key difference is that "Handumdrehen" emphasizes the ease and immediate nature of the action, while words like "schnell" generally just refer to the speed of an action without implying simplicity or the instantaneity commonly associated with "Handumdrehen."
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Examples
Das Puzzle war im Handumdrehen fertig.noun
The puzzle was finished in a jiffy.
In einem Handumdrehen hat er alles vorbereitet.noun
In a jiffy, he prepared everything.
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