das Luftschiff
Translation
airship, dirigible, zeppelin
Examples
Das Luftschiff schwebte langsam am Himmel.
The airship floated slowly in the sky.
Die Ära der Luftschiffe ist längst vorbei.
The era of airships is long gone.
Grammar Patterns
((the airship)) the airship The airship flies over the city.
Similar Words
Zeppelin, Ballon (balloon)
Etymology
Composed of 'Luft' (air) and 'Schiff' (ship). Literally an 'air ship'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a ship sailing through the air, just like a boat sails on water. This direct translation makes it easy to remember.