Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The air that a person or animal draws into and expels from the lungs.
Natural examples
In der kalten Luft ist mein Atem sichtbar.
My breath is visible in the cold air.
Für das Foto hält er kurz den Atem an.
He briefly holds his breath for the photo.
Nach dem Treppensteigen bin ich außer Atem.
After climbing the stairs, I am out of breath.
Usage note
Atem has no plural; individual breaths are Atemzüge. Common phrases are den Atem anhalten and außer Atem sein.
Mini-lesson: Atem
The air that a person or animal draws into and expels from the lungs. Atem has no plural; individual breaths are Atemzüge. Common phrases are den Atem anhalten and außer Atem sein.
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