A2 Informal Physical

„Er ist außer Atem."

He is out of breath.

Er ist außer Atem. — German idiom meaning: He is out of breath. (A2)
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What does „Er ist außer Atem." mean in German?

„Er ist außer Atem." means "He is out of breath.." Literally: "He is outside of breath.."

Literal Translation

"He is outside of breath."

Er He
ist is
außer outside
Atem of

English Equivalent

"He's out of breath."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

'außer' + dative

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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