Die Luft
Example: Die Luft draußen ist heute sehr frisch und sauber.
Definition
"Die Luft" refers to the invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing. It can also describe the atmosphere or the quality of the air in a particular place, such as fresh or polluted air.
Etymology
The German word "die Luft" comes from Old High German "luft," related to the Proto-Germanic *luftuz, meaning air or sky. Did you know? The word is connected to the idea of air being light and flowing, much like the English word 'loft,' which originally meant an upper room or storage place, often airy and open.
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"Die Luft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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