breathing

• Bezieht sich auf den Vorgang des Ein- und Ausatmens von Luft in die Lunge; beschreibt etwas, das atmet, lebt oder in Funktion ist.

Relating to the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs; used to describe something that is alive or functioning.

1. Alive or livingB1formal

   Used to describe something that is alive and actively taking in air.

   Lebendig

   • The breathing creature was found in the forest.
   • Every breathing being needs oxygen to survive.
   • The patient was still breathing after the surgery.

   Synonymealiveanimateexistinglivingquick

   Antonymedeadinanimate

2. Related to respirationB1formal

   Describing something that involves or is used for the process of breathing.

   Atmung betreffend

   • She uses a breathing apparatus for her asthma.
   • The breathing exercises helped him relax.
   • Breathing techniques are important for singers.

   Synonymerespiratoryventilatory

• Der Vorgang, bei dem Luft in die Lungen ein- und wieder ausgestoßen wird; lebenswichtige Funktion zur Versorgung des Körpers mit Sauerstoff. Auch allgemein für das Atmen bzw. den Atem.

A noun referring to the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs, essential for life.

unzählbar

1. Process of respirationA2formal

   The act or process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

   Atmung

   • Deep breathing can help reduce stress.
   • The doctor monitored the patient's breathing during the night.
   • His breathing became shallow after running.

   Synonymebreathrespirationventilation

2. Moment of restB2informal

   A brief pause or rest, especially in a busy or stressful situation.

   Verschnaufpause

   • I need a breathing space before the next meeting.
   • The weekend gave her a chance for some breathing room.
   • He took a breathing moment to collect his thoughts.

   Synonymebreakbreatherintermissionlullpauserespiterest

• Verb, das den Vorgang des Ein- und Ausatmens von Luft bezeichnet; auch verwendet, um etwas sanft auszudrücken oder weiterzugeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking air into the lungs and expelling it, or to express or impart something softly.

1. Inhale and exhale airA1formal

   To take air into the lungs and then expel it, as part of the respiratory process.

   Atmen

   • She breathed deeply after the long run.
   • The doctor told him to breathe slowly and calmly.
   • Fish breathe through their gills underwater.

   Synonymerespire

2. Be alive or existA2formal

   To be alive; to live.

   Leben

   • As long as I breathe, I will fight for justice.
   • He breathed his last breath peacefully.
   • The forest breathes with life in the spring.

   Synonymeexistlive

3. Express or exudeB2informal

   To show or express a quality or feeling.

   Ausstrahlen

   • The room breathes creativity and innovation.
   • She breathes confidence in every step she takes.
   • His music breathes passion and emotion.

   Synonymeconveydisplayemanateemitexpressexudemanifestradiate

Phrasal-Variantenbreathe inbreathe out