frische Luft
Fresh air
Use it to politely excuse yourself or suggest a healthy outdoor break.
15 सेकंड में
- Clean outdoor air used for health and clarity.
- Essential for the German ritual of venting rooms.
- Commonly paired with the verbs 'brauchen' or 'schnappen'.
मतलब
It refers to the crisp, clean air from the outdoors. You use it when you feel a room is stuffy or when you need to clear your head.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Feeling tired in a room
Ich brauche dringend frische Luft.
I urgently need some fresh air.
Suggesting a walk to a friend
Wollen wir kurz an die frische Luft gehen?
Shall we go out for some fresh air for a bit?
In a long meeting
Können wir kurz lüften? Wir brauchen frische Luft.
Can we ventilate for a moment? We need fresh air.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Germans are famous for 'Stoßlüften' (shock-venting), where they open windows wide for a few minutes daily. This obsession with fresh air is linked to health, productivity, and preventing house mold. It is common to see people walking outside in all weather conditions just to 'get some air'.
The Stoßlüften Ritual
If you live with Germans, open the windows wide for 5 minutes twice a day. They will love you for it!
Beware the Zugluft
While Germans love fresh air, many are terrified of 'Zugluft' (a draft). Never leave a window cracked open if someone is sitting in the direct line of air.
15 सेकंड में
- Clean outdoor air used for health and clarity.
- Essential for the German ritual of venting rooms.
- Commonly paired with the verbs 'brauchen' or 'schnappen'.
What It Means
Frische Luft is the crisp air from the great outdoors. It is the opposite of a stuffy, warm room. You use it when you feel tired or trapped inside. It is a very positive term in German. It represents health, energy, and a clear mind. Think of it as a natural reset button for your brain. When you say you need it, people know you need a break.
How To Use It
You will mostly use it with the verb brauchen. For example, "Ich brauche frische Luft." This means you need a moment outside. You can also "grab" it using the verb schnappen. "Ich gehe kurz frische Luft schnappen." This sounds very natural and relaxed. If you want to go outside, use an die frische Luft gehen. You can also text a friend: "Lust auf frische Luft?" This is a low-pressure way to suggest a walk. It sounds much friendlier than a formal invitation.
When To Use It
Use it during a long study session. Your brain needs oxygen to function well. Use it at a crowded party if it gets too hot. Even in a business meeting, it is perfectly okay. You can ask for a Frischluftpause or a fresh air break. It shows you care about your focus. It is also the perfect excuse to leave a boring conversation. Just smile and say you need some air. Nobody will be offended by your quest for health!
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it to describe a fan or air conditioning. Germans usually prefer the real thing from a window. If you are talking about "wind," use the word Wind. Frische Luft implies a sense of relief and health. It is not just moving air. Do not use it for technical ventilation in a factory. That is too formal and scientific. Keep it for personal comfort and well-being.
Cultural Background
Germans have a special relationship with windows. They love a ritual called Stoßlüften. This means "shock venting." You open all windows wide for five minutes. You do this even in the freezing winter. It brings in frische Luft quickly and prevents mold. However, many Germans also fear Zugluft or a draft. This is a moving current of air. They believe it makes you sick instantly. It is a funny cultural contradiction. Open windows wide, but do not let a draft hit your neck!
Common Variations
You might meet a Frischluftfanatiker. This is a "fresh air fanatic." They always want the windows open. Another fun phrase is Sauerstoff tanken. This literally means "refueling with oxygen." It is a cool way to say you are going for a walk. You can also say an die Luft gehen. It is a bit shorter but means the same thing. All these terms show how much Germans value being outside.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
The phrase is neutral and can be used in any social or professional setting. Just remember that the adjective ending might change depending on the grammar (e.g., 'an der frischen Luft').
The Stoßlüften Ritual
If you live with Germans, open the windows wide for 5 minutes twice a day. They will love you for it!
Beware the Zugluft
While Germans love fresh air, many are terrified of 'Zugluft' (a draft). Never leave a window cracked open if someone is sitting in the direct line of air.
The Perfect Excuse
If you want to leave a social situation early, saying you need 'frische Luft' is a universally accepted and polite reason.
उदाहरण
6Ich brauche dringend frische Luft.
I urgently need some fresh air.
A very common way to express you need a break.
Wollen wir kurz an die frische Luft gehen?
Shall we go out for some fresh air for a bit?
A polite and healthy suggestion for a social activity.
Können wir kurz lüften? Wir brauchen frische Luft.
Can we ventilate for a moment? We need fresh air.
Using 'lüften' (to air out) alongside the phrase.
War den ganzen Tag drin. Brauche frische Luft!
Was inside all day. Need fresh air!
Short and punchy for a quick message.
Hier drin gibt es keine frische Luft mehr, mein Gehirn schläft ein.
There is no fresh air left in here, my brain is falling asleep.
A humorous way to complain about a lack of oxygen.
Komm, die frische Luft wird dir gut tun.
Come, the fresh air will do you good.
Used as a gentle suggestion for recovery.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Mir ist so warm. Ich brauche etwas ___.
You need 'frische Luft' when you feel warm or stuffy inside.
Choose the most natural verb to pair with the phrase.
Lass uns kurz frische Luft ___.
'Schnappen' (to grab/catch) is the idiomatic verb for getting some air.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'frische Luft'
Used with friends while hanging out.
Lust auf frische Luft?
Standard usage in almost any situation.
Ich brauche frische Luft.
Polite request in a professional setting.
Darf ich kurz an die frische Luft gehen?
Where to use 'frische Luft'
At the Office
Opening a window during a meeting.
At Home
Doing the morning 'Stoßlüften'.
At a Party
Stepping onto a balcony to cool down.
While Studying
Taking a break to clear your head.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt literally means 'fresh air'. It is used exactly like the English expression.
Yes, it is very common. You can say Wir sollten kurz lüften to suggest opening a window.
The most common verbs are schnappen (to grab) and brauchen (to need).
Not really. Germans distinguish between Klimaanlage (AC) and frische Luft from a window.
It is a 'fresh air break'. It is common in schools and offices to step outside for a few minutes.
Not exactly slang, but Sauerstoff tanken (refueling oxygen) is a more casual, fun variation.
It is for Stoßlüften. It replaces damp indoor air with dry frische Luft to prevent mold.
No, Luft is an uncountable noun in this context. You just say frische Luft.
You can say: Darf ich kurz das Fenster aufmachen? Ich brauche etwas frische Luft.
It is someone who is obsessed with having the windows open all the time, regardless of the temperature.
Usually, you use it for the air quality. For weather, you would say it is erfrischend (refreshing).
Luft is the substance you breathe. Wind is the movement of that air outside.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Lüften
Sauerstoff tanken
An die Luft gehen
Stoßlüften
Spaziergang machen
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