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ausatmen
to exhale
To push used air out of the lungs. It is the opposite process of inhaling.
example
Der Arzt bat ihn, tief ein- und dann langsam wieder auszuatmen.
The doctor asked him to inhale deeply and then slowly exhale again.
ausatmen
to exhale
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Separable verb
'Ausatmen' (to exhale) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'aus' comes at the end of the sentence. In the infinitive with 'zu', 'zu' goes between the prefix and the verb.
EXAMPLE
Atmen Sie tief ein und atmen Sie dann langsam wieder aus.
Breathe in deeply and then slowly breathe out again.
Word structure
The verb is made up of the prefix 'aus' and the verb 'atmen' (to breathe). The prefix 'aus' means 'out' and makes the meaning 'to expel air' very logical.
EXAMPLE
Beim Ausatmen entspannt sich der Körper.
When exhaling, the body relaxes.
Typical adverbs
'Ausatmen' (to exhale) is often combined with adverbs that describe the manner of breathing, for example 'langsam' (slowly), 'tief' (deeply), or 'ruhig' (calmly).
EXAMPLE
Die Yogalehrerin sagte: „Nun ganz tief ausatmen.“
The yoga teacher said, 'Now exhale very deeply.'
Compare with
ausatmen vs holen
to fetch / get
'Luft holen' (to take a breath) and 'ausatmen' (to exhale) are both part of breathing, but they describe opposite directions. With 'Luft holen', you draw air into your lungs, so you inhale. With 'ausatmen', the air goes back out of the lungs. This contrast is especially important in situations like sports, relaxation, or at the doctor's office: first 'Luft holen', then 'ausatmen'.
ausatmen
Im Krankenhaus soll der Patient langsam ausatmen.
In the hospital, the patient is supposed to exhale slowly.
holen
Bevor ich weiterspreche, hole ich kurz Luft.
Before I continue speaking, I take a quick breath.
In real life
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