die Luftangriffswarnung
Translation
air raid warning, air raid alert
Examples
Die Sirene gab eine Luftangriffswarnung.
The siren gave an air raid warning.
Bei einer Luftangriffswarnung muss man Schutz suchen.
During an air raid warning, one must seek shelter.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Luftangriffswarnung)) geben/hören to give/hear an air raid warning Suddenly we heard an air raid warning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fliegeralarm
Etymology
Composed of 'Luft' (air) + 'Angriff' (attack) + 's' (linking element) + 'Warnung' (warning).
Memory Tips
It's a long word, but logical: a warning ('Warnung') for an air ('Luft') attack ('Angriff').