Blow on Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BLOH-on
blˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn
BLUH-oh-on
Definition
To send a stream of air from your mouth onto something, usually to cool it or move it slightly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, most often used when talking about hot food or small objects. Say 'blow on your soup' or 'blow on the candles.' Not to be confused with 'blow up' (explode) or 'blow out' (extinguish).
Spanish: soplar sobrePortuguese (BR): assoprar em - soprar emPortuguese (PT): soprar emChinese (Simplified): 吹在...上Chinese (Traditional): 吹在...上Hindi: पर फूंक मारनाArabic: يَنْفُخ علىBengali: ফুঁ দেওয়াRussian: подуть наJapanese: 吹きかけるVietnamese: thổi vàoKorean: 불다Turkish: üflemekUrdu: پھونک مارناIndonesian: meniup
Example Sentences
Please blow on your soup before eating it.
basic
I saw her blow on the candles to make them flicker.
basic
You can blow on the puzzle piece to move it closer.
basic
I always blow on my coffee so I don't burn my tongue.
natural
If you blow on the dice, maybe you'll get lucky.
natural
The wind was so gentle, it felt like someone blew on my face.
natural