einatmen
breathe · inhale · breathe in
Luft durch die Nase oder den Mund in den Körper holen.
Definition & meaning
The word einatmen means to inhale or to breathe in. It describes the physiological process of drawing air, or sometimes other gases and vapors, into the lungs.
While primarily used in a biological context, it can occasionally be used figuratively to describe the act of deeply absorbing an atmosphere, a smell, or the essence of a place.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a separable verb (trennbares Verb). This means that in a standard main clause, the prefix ein- moves to the end of the sentence. For example: "Ich atme tief ein" (I breathe in deeply).
It is composed of two parts:
- ein - a prefix indicating an inward direction or movement into something.
- atmen - the base verb meaning to breathe.
The verb atmen is derived from the noun Atem (breath), which has its roots in Old High German "atūm". It is etymologically related to the Sanskrit word "atman", meaning soul or breath of life.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- inhalieren (often used in a medical or technical context)
- Luft holen[?](vocabuo://word/Luft holen) (to take a breath)
- einsaugen (to suck in/absorb)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Er muss tief einatmen, bevor er tauchen kann.verb
He must take a deep breath before he can dive.
Sie atmeten den frischen Morgenwind ruhig ein.verb
They inhaled the fresh morning breeze calmly.
Atmen Sie bei der Übung langsam ein.verb
Breathe in slowly during the exercise.
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