verb
atmen
breathe
Luft durch Nase oder Mund einziehen und wieder ausstoßen, damit der Körper Sauerstoff bekommt.
The German word "atmen" is a verb meaning "to breathe".
- Root: The word itself is the base verb, so no additional breakdown beyond the root verb "atmen" exists.
- Meaning: It refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling air, essential for life.
Similar words:
- einatmen – to inhale
- ausatmen – to exhale
Difference:
- "Atmen" is the general term for breathing, while "einatmen" and "ausatmen" specify the direction of air movement (inhaling vs. exhaling).
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Examples
Du sollst regelmäßig atmen.verb
You should breathe regularly.
Du solltest jetzt langsam atmen.verb
You should breathe slowly now.
Du musst tief atmen, um dich zu beruhigen.verb
You need to breathe deeply in order to calm down.
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