NOUN
Luft/lʊft/air; breeze; atmosphere
Luft is a German noun that means air, breeze, or atmosphere. It is pronounced /lʊft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lüfte".
Definitions
1.the mixture of gases we breathe; air(general)
a.the substance vital for respiration
Frische Luft tut gut.—Fresh air does you good.
2.movement of air; breeze or draught(movement/weather)
a.current of air
Ein Windhauch bewegte die Luft.—A breeze moved the air.
3.atmosphere or mood in a situation(figurative)
a.general or emotional climate
Es lag Spannung in der Luft.—There was tension in the air.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Luft | die Lüfte |
| Genitive | der Luft | der Lüfte |
| Dative | der Luft | den Lüften |
| Accusative | die Luft | die Lüfte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Luft" mean in English?
- "Luft" means air, breeze, or atmosphere. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Luft"?
- "Luft" is pronounced /lʊft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Luft" der, die, or das?
- "Luft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Luft"?
- The plural of "Luft" is "Lüfte".
- What part of speech is "Luft"?
- "Luft" is a noun in German.
