breath

• Substantiv, das die Luft bezeichnet, die beim Atmen in die Lunge ein- oder aus ihr ausgeströmt wird, oder einen einzelnen Atemzug; auch ein leichtes Wehen oder Lüftchen.

A noun referring to the air taken into or expelled from the lungs during respiration, or a single act of breathing.

1. Air taken in or expelledA1formal

   The air that is taken into or expelled from the lungs during respiration.

   Atem

   • She took a deep breath before diving into the water.
   • His breath was visible in the cold winter air.
   • The doctor asked him to hold his breath for a few seconds.

2. A small amount or hintB2informal

   A very small amount or a slight trace of something.

   Kleine Menge oder Andeutung

   • There was not a breath of wind on the lake.
   • He spoke with a breath of excitement in his voice.
   • She caught a breath of fresh air after being inside all day.

   Synonymedashhintsprinklingsuggestionsuspiciontingetouchtracewhiff

3. Life or vitalityB2formal

   Used metaphorically to refer to life, energy, or existence.

   Atem (im übertragenen Sinn)

   • The new manager brought a breath of fresh air to the company.
   • He fought for every breath during his illness.
   • The garden was a breath of life in the middle of the city.

   Synonymeanimationessenceexistencelifelife forcesoulspiritvitality