Gasp for breath Meaning in English
expression
GASP for BRETH
GAHSP for BRETH
Definition
To breathe in suddenly or with difficulty, usually because you are tired, frightened, or lacking air.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is used in both literal and figurative senses. Common after exercise, in panic, or when shocked. Often followed by 'after' to show cause: 'gasp for breath after running'. Not used for normal breathing; describes extreme effort.
Spanish: jadeando por aire - jadear para respirarPortuguese (BR): ofegar por ar - ficar sem fôlegoPortuguese (PT): ofegar por ar - ficar sem fôlegoChinese (Simplified): 喘不过气来 - 拼命喘气Chinese (Traditional): 喘不過氣來 - 拼命喘氣Hindi: सांस के लिए हांफनाArabic: يلهث لالتقاط أنفاسهBengali: হাওয়া খুঁজতে হাঁপাতে থাকা - দম নিতে হাঁপানোRussian: задыхаться - ловить воздух ртомJapanese: 息を切らしてあえぐ - 息を求めてあえぐVietnamese: thở hổn hển - cố gắng thởKorean: 숨을 헐떡이다 - 숨을 간신히 쉬다Turkish: nefes nefese kalmak - nefes almakta zorlanmakUrdu: سانس کے لیے ہانپناIndonesian: terengah-engah - megap-megap
Example Sentences
After running up the stairs, I started to gasp for breath.
basic
The swimmer reached the shore and gasped for breath.
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She began to gasp for breath when the room filled with smoke.
basic
"I was so scared I had to gasp for breath when I heard that noise!"
natural
He was laughing so hard he started to gasp for breath.
natural
During the hike at high altitude, many people had to gasp for breath.
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