Breathe in Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹið/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
BREETH-in
bɹˈiːð/ /ˈɪn
bREETH-in
Definition
To take air into your lungs through your nose or mouth. It's the first part of the process of breathing.
Usage & Nuances
'Breathe in' is often used in instructions (medical, yoga, relaxation). It’s followed by 'deeply', 'slowly', or 'through your nose'. Often paired with 'breathe out' (exhale). Not the same as 'inhale' (more formal/technical).
Spanish: inhalar - respirar hacia adentroPortuguese (BR): inspirar - respirar para dentroPortuguese (PT): inspirar - respirar para dentroChinese (Simplified): 吸气Chinese (Traditional): 吸氣Hindi: अंदर सांस लेनाArabic: يستنشقBengali: শ্বাস নেয়াRussian: вдохнуть - делать вдохJapanese: 息を吸うVietnamese: hít vàoKorean: 숨을 들이마시다Turkish: nefes almak - nefes içeri çekmekUrdu: سانس لیناIndonesian: tarik napas
Example Sentences
Please breathe in slowly.
basic
The doctor told him to breathe in and hold his breath.
basic
Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
basic
Take a moment to breathe in the fresh air.
natural
She closed her eyes and breathed in the scent of the flowers.
natural
When you're stressed, just pause and breathe in deeply.
natural