Aufatmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufatmen" is mainly used as verb meaning "breathe a sigh of relief", "sigh with relief" or "sigh of relief". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Aufatmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: aufatmen
  • Simple past: atmete auf
  • Participle: aufgeatmet

See full conjugation of aufatmen

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Aufatmen
  • Plural: die [n/a]

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Breathe a sigh of relief"

"Aufatmen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach der Prüfung konnte er endlich aufatmen.After the exam, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
  2. Die Nachricht ließ sie aufatmen.The news made her breathe a sigh of relief.
  3. Nach dem langen Tag konnte sie zu Hause aufatmen.After the long day, she could breathe a sigh of relief at home.

2.) "Act of breathing a sigh of relief"

"Aufatmen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein Aufatmen ging durch die Menge.A sigh of relief went through the crowd.
  2. Das Aufatmen war spürbar, als die Nachricht kam.The relief was palpable when the news came.
  3. Nach dem Sturm herrschte ein allgemeines Aufatmen.After the storm, there was a general sigh of relief.
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