Gasped Meaning in English
word · lemma: gasp
ˈɡæspt
GASP-t
ɡˈɑːspt
GAHSP-t
Definition
Made a sudden, short breath, usually because you are surprised, scared, or struggling to breathe.
Usage & Nuances
'Gasped' is the simple past of 'gasp.' It is often used for strong reactions (surprise, fear, exhaustion). Commonly appears with 'for air,' or after surprising news. Not used for normal breathing.
Spanish: jadeó - respiró con sorpresaPortuguese (BR): ofegou - arfouPortuguese (PT): ofegou - arfarChinese (Simplified): 喘气 - 倒吸一口气Chinese (Traditional): 喘氣 - 倒吸一口氣Hindi: हांफना - साँस लेना (आश्चर्य या डर में)Arabic: لهث - شهق (مفاجأة أو خوف)Bengali: হাঁফ ছেড়ে উঠেছিল - চমকে উঠেছিলRussian: ахнула - вздохнула (от удивления/страха)Japanese: 息を呑んだ - 息を切らしたVietnamese: há hốc mồm - thở hổn hểnKorean: 숨을 헐떡였다 - 숨을 들이쉬었다 (놀람/충격)Turkish: soluk soluğa kaldı - nefesi kesildi - şaşkınlıktan nefes aldıUrdu: سانس روک لی - دم گھٹ گیا (حیرت یا خوف سے)Indonesian: tercengang - terengah-engah
Example Sentences
She gasped when she saw the spider.
basic
He gasped for air after running fast.
basic
The crowd gasped in surprise.
basic
I gasped when I read the news—unbelievable!
natural
She gasped for breath after laughing so much.
natural
Everyone gasped when the magician disappeared.
natural