die Luftmasse
Translation
air mass
Examples
Eine kalte Luftmasse bewegt sich auf uns zu.
A cold air mass is moving towards us.
Die Wettervorhersage spricht von stabilen Luftmassen.
The weather forecast speaks of stable air masses.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) ... is/does ... A cold air mass is approaching.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Luftstrom (air current), Luftschicht (air layer)
Etymology
Composed of Luft (air) + Masse (mass). Literally 'air mass'.
Memory Tips
A very direct and literal compound word. Imagine a huge 'mass' of 'air' that determines the weather.