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“air raid” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlʊftanˌgʁɪf/

Example

Während des Krieges gab es viele Luftangriffe.

There were many air raids during the war.

Illustration for Luftangriff (air raid)

How to say “air raid” in German

“Air raid” in German is Luftangriff.

Explosives or missiles coming from the sky toward a military position, city, or other target.

Full entry for Luftangriff: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Luftangriff

Viele Gebäude wurden bei dem Luftangriff zerstört.

Many buildings were destroyed in the air raid.

Tips for using Luftangriff

  • Luftangriff is masculine, with the plural Luftangriffe: der Luftangriff, die Luftangriffe.

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