atmen

Definitions of atmen
  1. verb
    draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
    synonyms: schnaufen
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    hyperventilieren
    breathe excessively hard and fast
    seufzen
    heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
    ausatmen, exhalieren
    expel air
    einatmen, inhalieren
    draw in (air)
    pfeifen, röcheln
    breathe with difficulty
    gähnen
    utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
    schnarchen
    breathe noisily during one's sleep
    schnauben, schnieben
    make a snorting sound by exhaling hard
    blasen, pusten
    exhale hard
    schnaufen, schniefen
    inhale audibly through the nose
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