das Einatmen
inhalation
The process by which air or another gas enters the lungs through the nose or mouth.
EXAMPLE
Das Einatmen von Rauch kann die Lunge schädigen.
Inhaling smoke can damage the lungs.
das Einatmen
inhalation
das Einatmen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Einatmen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Einatmens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Einatmen | – |
| accusative | das Einatmen | – |
| dative | dem Einatmen | – |
| genitive | des Einatmens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Einatmen' (inhalation) consists of the prefix 'ein-' and the verb 'atmen' (to breathe). The prefix indicates movement inward here; as a nominalized verb, 'Einatmen' is capitalized.
EXAMPLE
Bewusstes Einatmen kann in stressigen Situationen helfen.
Conscious inhalation can help in stressful situations.
Typical preposition
For an action taking place during this process, 'beim Einatmen' (while inhaling) is often used. 'Beim' is the contracted form of 'bei dem' and requires the dative here.
EXAMPLE
Beim Einatmen gelangt Sauerstoff in die Lunge.
During inhalation, oxygen enters the lungs.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'tiefes Einatmen' (deep inhalation), 'langsames Einatmen' (slow inhalation), and 'Einatmen durch die Nase' (inhaling through the nose). Adjectives usually describe the manner or speed of the process.
EXAMPLE
Langsames Einatmen kann die Atmung beruhigen.
Slow inhalation can calm your breathing.
In real life
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