Verb

durch|atmen

Translation

to take a deep breath, to breathe deeply, to have a breather

Atme tief durch und entspann dich.

Take a deep breath and relax.

Nach der Arbeit muss ich erst mal durchatmen.

After work, I first need to take a breather.

durchatmen to take a deep breath, to have a breather I need to take a quick breather.

Luft holen (to catch one's breath), sich erholen (to recover)

From 'durch' (through) and 'atmen' (to breathe). Literally 'to breathe through'.

Imagine breathing 'through' a stressful situation to calm down.