inhale

• Verb, das die Aufnahme von Luft, Rauch oder einer Substanz in die Lunge bezeichnet; auch bildlich für das Einatmen von Düften oder das Aufsaugen von Eindrücken.

A verb used to indicate the act of breathing in air, smoke, or a substance into the lungs.

1. Breathe inA2formal

   To draw air or another substance into the lungs by breathing.

   Einatmen

   • She inhaled deeply before diving into the water.
   • The doctor told him to inhale slowly and hold his breath.
   • He inhaled the fresh mountain air with pleasure.

   Synonymebreathe indraw ininspiresniffsuck in

   Antonymeexhaleexpire

2. Draw inB1formal

   To take something, such as smoke or a scent, into the lungs.

   Einatmen

   • He inhaled the smoke from the campfire.
   • She inhaled the perfume of the roses.
   • The patient was instructed to inhale the medication through a nebulizer.

   Synonymebreathe indraw ininspiresniffsuck in

   Antonymeexhale