breathe
word
/ˈbɹið/
breeth
/bɹˈiːð/
breeth
Definition
To take air into your lungs and let it out again. It can also mean to pause, relax, or say something softly.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'breathe in', 'breathe out', 'breathe deeply', and 'can't breathe'. The spelling is often confused with the noun 'breath': 'breathe' is the verb, 'breath' is the noun. In informal speech, 'Just breathe' means 'calm down'.
Spanish: respirarPortuguese (BR): respirarPortuguese (PT): respirarChinese (Simplified): 呼吸Chinese (Traditional): 呼吸Hindi: साँस लेनाArabic: يتنفّس - يتنفسBengali: শ্বাস নেওয়া - নিঃশ্বাস নেওয়াRussian: дышатьJapanese: 息をするVietnamese: thởKorean: 숨 쉬다Turkish: nefes almakUrdu: سانس لیناIndonesian: bernapas
Example Sentences
I can't breathe through my nose.
basic
Please breathe slowly and relax.
basic
The baby is sleeping and breathing quietly.
basic
Take a second to breathe before you answer.
natural
When I finally got home, I could breathe again.
natural
She leaned in and breathed my name.
natural