die Einatmung
Translation
inhalation, inspiration, breathing in
Examples
Die tiefe Einatmung beruhigt die Nerven.
Deep inhalation calms the nerves.
Bei der Einatmung füllt sich die Lunge mit Luft.
During inhalation, the lungs fill with air.
Grammar Patterns
during inhalation during inhalation During inhalation, the chest rises.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inhalation, inspiration; Antonyms: exhalation (die Ausatmung)
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in) + 'Atmung' (breathing). It literally means 'in-breathing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ein' as 'in'. This is the 'in' part of breathing. Its opposite, 'Ausatmung', uses 'aus' for 'out'.