luftig
Translation
airy, light, breezy, lofty
Examples
Sie trägt ein luftiges Sommerkleid.
She is wearing an airy summer dress.
Der Kuchen ist sehr luftig und leicht.
The cake is very airy and light.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) an airy ... an airy summer dress
((to be)) + ((adjective)) ... is airy The cake is airy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: light, breezy; Antonyms: dense (dicht), heavy (schwer)
Etymology
From 'Luft' (air) + the adjective-forming suffix '-ig', meaning 'like air' or 'full of air'.
Memory Tips
Think of something so full of 'Luft' (air) that it feels light and breezy, like a summer dress or a fluffy cake.