die Puste
breath
Luft, die man mit dem Mund oder der Nase nach draußen gibt.
The German word "Puste" is a colloquial term for breath or puff and also generally refers to the ability to breathe out forcefully. It is often used playfully or with children, such as in "Ich habe keine Puste mehr" (I'm out of breath). Similar words include "Atem" (breath) and "Hauch" (whisper/trace). While "Atem" is a more general term for the act of breathing, "Puste" has a more casual connotation and often implies the force or capacity of one's breath.
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Examples
Er verlor die Puste nach dem Rennen.noun
He lost his breath after the race.
Er hat keine Puste mehr und muss eine Pause machen.noun
He has no more breath and needs to take a break.
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