Atmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Atmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to breathe", "to respire" or "to exhale".

Essential properties of "atmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: atmen
  • Simple past: atmete
  • Participle: geatmet

See full conjugation of atmen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "atmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To breathe, inhale and exhale air"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann nicht tief atmen, weil ich erkältet bin.I can't breathe deeply because I have a cold.
  2. Die Yogalehrerin bat uns, ruhig atmen.The yoga teacher asked us to breathe calmly.
  3. Man sollte beim Sport regelmäßig atmen.One should breathe regularly during sports.

2.) "To emit or exhale a smell or sensation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Blumen atmen einen süßen Duft.The flowers exhale a sweet scent.
  2. Der Wald atmet Frische und Ruhe.The forest breathes freshness and tranquility.
  3. Die alten Mauern atmen Geschichte.The old walls breathe history.
  4. Die Luft atmet den Duft des Lebens.The air breathes the scent of life.

3.) "To express a feeling or mood"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gemälde atmet Melancholie.The painting breathes melancholy.
  2. Ihre Worte atmeten Zuversicht.Her words breathed confidence.
  3. Die ganze Stadt atmet Festtagsstimmung.The whole city breathes festive spirit.
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