Luftwaffe

English

Etymology

From German Luftwaffe, compound word from Luft (“air”) + Waffe (“weapon”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlʊftvafə/, IPA(key): /ˈlʊftwɑfə/

Proper noun

Luftwaffe

  1. The German air force, especially during the Second World War.

German

Etymology

From Luft (“air”) +‎ Waffe (“weapon”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlʊftvafə/
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Noun

Luftwaffe f (genitive Luftwaffe, plural Luftwaffen)

  1. airforce

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