die Luftfahrt
Translation
aviation, aeronautics, air travel
Examples
Die zivile Luftfahrt verbindet die Welt.
Civil aviation connects the world.
Er arbeitet in der Luftfahrtindustrie.
He works in the aviation industry.
Grammar Patterns
in der ((Luftfahrt)) arbeiten to work in aviation My brother works in civil aviation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Flugwesen, Aviation
Etymology
Composed of 'Luft' (air) and 'Fahrt' (journey, travel). Literally 'air travel'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as literally 'air journey' ('Luft' + 'Fahrt').