Take a breath Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɛθ
TAYK uh BRETH
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈɛθ
TAYK uh BRETH
Definition
To inhale air, usually to calm yourself or prepare for something. It can mean literally breathing in or taking a moment to relax.
Usage & Nuances
Frequently used both literally (breathe in) and figuratively (pause, calm down). Common before stressful actions: 'Just take a breath and try again.' Variants: 'Take a deep breath,' 'catch your breath.' Informal and widely used.
Spanish: respirar hondo - tomar un respiroPortuguese (BR): respirar fundo - dar uma respiradaPortuguese (PT): respirar fundo - dar uma respiradelaChinese (Simplified): 深呼吸 - 吸口气Chinese (Traditional): 深呼吸 - 吸口氣Hindi: साँस लेनाArabic: خذ نفسًاBengali: একটা শ্বাস নেওয়া - একটু বিশ্রাম নেওয়াRussian: сделать вдох - перевести духJapanese: 息を吸う - 一息つくVietnamese: hít một hơi - lấy lại hơiKorean: 숨을 쉬다 - 숨을 고르다Turkish: nefes almak - bir nefes almakUrdu: سانس لینا - دم لیناIndonesian: hít một hơi - lấy lại hơi - thở một cái
Example Sentences
Please take a breath before you answer.
basic
I need to take a breath after running.
basic
She told him to take a breath and calm down.
basic
Hang on, let me take a breath—that was a lot of stairs!
natural
Before you get angry, just take a breath and listen.
natural
Sometimes you just need to take a breath and start over.
natural