die Luft
Translation
air, space, breeze
Examples
Die Luft ist heute sehr frisch.
The air is very fresh today.
Ich brauche etwas Luft.
I need some air.
Der Vogel fliegt durch die Luft.
The bird is flying through the air.
Grammar Patterns
to go out for fresh air an die frische Luft gehen We're going out for some fresh air.
to jump into the air in die Luft springen The child jumps into the air for joy.
Similar Words
Atmosphäre (atmosphere), Brise (breeze)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic '*luftuz'. Cognate with English 'loft' and 'lift'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'lift' your lungs to take in 'Luft' (air).