Atmen
Example: Im Wald kann man frische Luft tief einatmen.
Definition
"Atmen" means to breathe, referring to the process of inhaling and exhaling air, which is essential for respiration. It involves the movement of air into and out of the lungs, enabling oxygen intake and carbon dioxide release, as in the phrase: 'In the forest, one can deeply breathe fresh air.'
Etymology
The German word "atmen" comes from Old High German 'atmen' or 'admen,' related to the Proto-Germanic root *and- meaning 'to breathe.' Interestingly, it shares a distant connection with the English word 'atmosphere,' both linked to air and breathing. Did you know that "atmen" has been part of the German language for centuries, emphasizing the fundamental act of respiration?
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"Atmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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