German Word · Intermediate
Luftwaffe
air force
Pronunciation: /ˈlʊftˌvafə/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "air force".
Example
Die amerikanische Luftwaffe teilte mit, sie habe bei dem Angriff mehrere militärische sowie geheimdienstliche Ziele zerstört.
The U.S. airforce informed that it had destroyed several military as well as intelligence targets in the strike.
Practice tips
- Practice Luftwaffe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.