das Ausatmen
exhalation
The process by which air flows out of the lungs through the mouth or nose.
EXAMPLE
Das Ausatmen sollte langsam und gleichmäßig erfolgen.
Exhaling should be slow and steady.
das Ausatmen
exhalation
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Ausatmen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Ausatmens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Ausatmen | – |
| accusative | das Ausatmen | – |
| dative | dem Ausatmen | – |
| genitive | des Ausatmens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Ausatmen' (to exhale) is made up of the prefix 'aus' (out) and the verb 'atmen' (to breathe). The noun 'das Ausatmen' (exhalation) refers to the process as a whole.
EXAMPLE
Beim Ausatmen entspannt sich der Körper langsam.
During exhalation, the body gradually relaxes.
Typical collocations
'Ausatmen' (exhalation) is often used with adjectives such as 'tief' (deep), 'langsam' (slow), 'ruhig' (calm), and 'gleichmäßig' (steady). These combinations describe how the process is carried out.
EXAMPLE
Langsames Ausatmen hilft, sich vor einer Prüfung zu beruhigen.
Slow exhalation helps you calm down before an exam.
Sentence pattern
For an action that happens at the same time as exhalation, 'beim Ausatmen' (while exhaling) is often used at the beginning of a sentence or in the middle of a sentence.
EXAMPLE
Beim Ausatmen senkt sich der Brustkorb wieder.
When exhaling, the chest falls again.
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