der Luftangriff
Translation
air raid, air strike, aerial attack
Examples
Die Stadt erlebte schwere Luftangriffe.
The city experienced heavy air raids.
Ein Luftangriff zerstörte die Brücke.
An air raid destroyed the bridge.
Grammar Patterns
an air raid ((on sth.)) Der Luftangriff auf die Stadt war verheerend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bombenangriff (bombing raid), Luftattacke (air attack); Antonyms: Luftverteidigung (air defence)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Luft' (air) and 'Angriff' (attack). Literally means 'air attack'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'attack' or 'aggression' ('Angriff') coming from the 'air' ('Luft').