Luft
/lʊft/feminine
The English word air is translated into German as Luft.
Luft is the most common and standard translation for the mixture of gases making up the Earth's atmosphere. You may also encounter the playful, informal term Luftikus to describe someone who is light-hearted, carefree or a bit of a daydreamer.
Meaning: mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth (noun)
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How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Luft is feminine, meaning it is used with the feminine article die (die Luft).
How do you pronounce it?
/lʊft/
Did you know?
- The English word 'loft' is a cognate of the German Luft, appearing in the Old Icelandic loft to describe the atmosphere or the sky.
- While Luft refers to the air we breathe, the German word for the 'air' in a musical melody or a tune is Melodie or Weise, not Luft.
- In certain contexts, Luft is used to describe the amount of time or resources left, such as saying there is no more Luft in a budget.
Examples in context
- Die Luft war kalt.The air was cold.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of the Luft.Tatoeba #11321343 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9330445 by sundown
- Die Luft ist kühl.The air is chilly.Tatoeba #11503097 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9330447 by sundown
- Die Luft war warm.The air was warm.Tatoeba #12133487 by Yorwba, translation #11595669 by Nuel
- Heute ist die Luft sehr frisch und angenehm.Today, the air is very fresh and pleasant.
- In diesem geschlossenen Raum ist die Zirkulation der Luft nicht ausreichend.In this enclosed space, the air circulation is not sufficient.
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Example conversation
Julian and Julia are stepping outside after being in a stuffy room.
- JulianDie Luft hier draußen ist so frisch!The air out here is so fresh!
- JuliaJa, ich brauchte dringend etwas frische Luft.Yes, I urgently needed some fresh air.
- JulianEs riecht nach Regen in der Luft.It smells like rain in the air.
- JuliaDas stimmt, Julia spürt den Wind.That's true, Julia feels the wind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “air” translations and entries Luft, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Luft, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
