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fla'kë I§ nf 1 flame, burning flame; blazing fire 2 [Fig] flash II§ adj, adv blazing, flaming III§ adv completely; immediately: in a flash • flakë e flakë everywhere, entirely, completely • flakë kashte short-lived burst of energy, momentary enthusiasm • në flakë të agzotit very quickly: in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye • në flakë të pushkës "in the flash of a gun" very quickly, instantly: in a flash • flakë për flakë with immediate retorts back and forth, with an immediate retort; blow for blow • ësh·të flakë pushke to be light on her feet, be very quick • Flaka të djeg, prushi të ngroh. [Prov] "A flame burns you, an ember warms you." Better stick with what is stable and constant, rather than chase after what looks good for the moment. • ësh·të flakë e zjarr "be flame and fire" 1 to be very lively and adept 2 to be harsh and cruel flakë|he'dh|ës nm [Mil] soldier armed with flame-throw-er flakë|he'dh|ëse nf [Mil] 1 flamethrower 2 fire-starting apparatus