die Luftmasse
Translation
air mass
Examples
Warme Luftmassen strömen nach Norden.
Warm air masses are streaming north.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) ... air masses cold air masses
((noun)) + ((verb)) air masses ... air masses move.
Similar Words
Synonyms: air parcel; Similar: Luftstrom (air current), Wind (wind)
Etymology
A compound of 'Luft' (air) and 'Masse' (mass).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'mass of air'. Think of the large blobs on a weather map representing warm or cold air.