Danish

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Etymology

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From luft (air) +‎ kastel (citadel). Compare Dutch luchtkasteel and German Luftschloss.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /lɔftkastɛl/, [ˈlɔfd̥kʰaˌsd̥ɛlˀ]

Noun

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luftkastel n (singular definite luftkastellet, plural indefinite luftkasteller)

  1. castle in the air, pipe dream

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