How to Say ‘Of 99 balloons’ in German
Von 99 Luftballons
fohn noin-ohn-noyn-tsikh LOOFT-bah-lohns
[fohn noin-ohn-noyn-tsikh LOOFT-bah-lohns]
💬 Usage Tip: The word 'Luftballons' is a compound noun, typical in German, and literally translates to 'air balloons'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: The song '99 Luftballons' became a worldwide hit, symbolizing anti-war sentiments during the Cold War.
Phrase Breakdown
Von
[fohn]
from
Used to indicate the source, origin, or starting point of something.
Er kommt von Berlin.
He comes from Berlin.
99
[noin-ohn-noyn-tsikh]
99
A cardinal number representing ninety-nine.
99 Menschen waren da.
99 people were there.
Luftballons
[LOOFT-bah-lohns]
balloons
Inflatable rubber bags used as a decoration or toy.
Die Luftballons sind bunt.
The balloons are colorful.
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