to breathe
01
andas, in- och utandning
to take air into one's lungs and let it out again
Intransitive
Exempel
The scuba diver is breathing through the oxygen tank underwater.
Dykaren andas genom syrgastanken under vattnet.
02
andas, leva
to be fully immersed in or deeply dedicated to a particular interest or activity
Transitive: to breathe an activity
Exempel
He breathes business, reading every article and attending every conference.
Han andas affärer, läser varje artikel och deltar i varje konferens.
03
andas in, ingjuta
to subtly give or instill something, as if through gentle influence
Transitive: to breathe an influence into sb/sth
Exempel
The performance breathed energy into the crowd, lifting spirits.
Framträdandet inblåste energi i publiken och lyfte stämningen.
04
andas, leva
to continue existing or stay alive
Intransitive
Exempel
As long as they breathed, they vowed to keep fighting.
Så länge de andades, svor de att fortsätta kämpa.
05
andas, avge
to release or emit something, such as gas or a smell, in a way similar to breathing
Transitive: to breathe a gas or smell
Exempel
The plant seemed to breathe a fresh scent with every breeze.
Växten verkade andas ut en frisk doft med varje bris.
06
andas, ventilera
(of wine) to interact with oxygen after it has been opened, usually by decanting or swirling in the glass
Exempel
The wine needs to breathe a bit longer to release its rich aromas.
Vinet behöver andas lite längre för att frigöra sina rika aromer.
07
andas, ta en paus
to take a break and regain energy or composure
Intransitive
Exempel
He took a second to breathe before continuing the presentation.
Han tog en sekund för att andas innan han fortsatte presentationen.
08
viska, tala med känsla
to speak softly but with strong emotion or emphasis
Transitive: to breathe sth
Exempel
" This is our moment, " she breathed, excitement in her tone.
"Det här är vårt ögonblick," viskade hon, med spänning i tonen.
09
andas, sprida
to convey or suggest a particular quality or feeling through one’s presence or actions
Transitive: to breathe an impression or sensation
Exempel
Her smile breathed warmth and kindness to everyone around her.
Hennes leende andades värme och vänlighet till alla omkring henne.
10
andas, låt luft passera
to allow air or moisture to pass through a material or substance
Intransitive
Exempel
She added sand to the soil mix so the roots could breathe.
Hon tillsatte sand i jordblandningen så att rötterna kunde andas.
