noun
Luftwaffe
LUUFTVA-fuh
Luftwaffe (noun) means the German air force, most often referred to in the context of the Second World War. Example: “The Luftwaffe carried out bombing raids on several British cities during the war.”
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The German air force, most often referred to in the context of the Second World War.
"The Luftwaffe carried out bombing raids on several British cities during the war."
How to use Luftwaffe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name historically used for Germany's air force.
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Etymology
A direct borrowing from German Luftwaffe, literally "air weapon."
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What does “Luftwaffe” mean?
The word “Luftwaffe” means the German air force, most often referred to in the context of the Second World War. In plain terms, the name historically used for Germany's air force.
How do you pronounce “Luftwaffe”?
“Luftwaffe” is pronounced LUUFTVA-fuh (/ˈlʊftvafə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Luftwaffe” in a sentence?
Here is “Luftwaffe” used in a sentence: “The Luftwaffe carried out bombing raids on several British cities during the war.”
What part of speech is “Luftwaffe”?
“Luftwaffe” is a noun.
Where does the word “Luftwaffe” come from?
The word “Luftwaffe” comes from German. A direct borrowing from German Luftwaffe, literally "air weapon.".
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