Winded Meaning in English
word
ˈwaɪndɪd/, /ˈwɪndɪd
WYN-did or WIN-did
ˈwɪndɪd
WIN-did
Definition
Unable to breathe easily, usually because of physical activity; out of breath.
Usage & Nuances
Used after exercise or running to show someone is struggling to catch their breath. Commonly appears as 'out of breath' or 'short-winded.' Not to be confused with 'wounded' (injured) or 'wind' (the noun, air). Informal; rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: sin aliento - sin respiraciónPortuguese (BR): sem fôlegoPortuguese (PT): sem fôlegoChinese (Simplified): 喘不过气的Chinese (Traditional): 喘不過氣的Hindi: साँस फूलनाArabic: لاهث - مقطوع النفسBengali: হাঁফানো - শ্বাসকষ্টে ভোগাRussian: запыхавшийся - задыхающийсяJapanese: 息切れした - 息が上がったVietnamese: hụt hơi - thở không ra hơiKorean: 숨이 찬 - 숨이 가쁜Turkish: nefes nefese - soluksuzUrdu: سانس چڑھ جانا - سانس پھول جاناIndonesian: terengah-engah - kehabisan napas
Example Sentences
He felt winded after running up the stairs.
basic
After playing soccer, the children looked winded.
basic
She became winded from running to catch the bus.
basic
Sorry, I’m a bit winded—give me a second to catch my breath.
natural
If you’re feeling winded, just walk slowly until you recover.
natural
I got so winded chasing after my dog that I had to sit down.
natural