die Luftabwehr
Translation
air defence, anti-aircraft defence
Examples
Die Luftabwehr schützte die Stadt.
The air defence protected the city.
Moderne Luftabwehrsysteme sind sehr komplex.
Modern air defence systems are very complex.
Grammar Patterns
((die Luftabwehr)) as a subject/object use as a subject or object The country strengthened its air defence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Flugabwehr, Verteidigung
Etymology
Composed of 'Luft' (air) and 'Abwehr' (defence). Literally 'air defence'.
Memory Tips
Think of warding off ('Abwehr') attacks from the air ('Luft').