A2 Informal Physical
„Holen Sie tief Atem!"
Draw a deep breath.
What does „Holen Sie tief Atem!" mean in German?
„Holen Sie tief Atem!" means "Draw a deep breath.." Literally: "Fetch deep breath!."
Literal Translation
"Fetch deep breath!"
Holen Fetch
Sie deep
tief breath
Atem —
English Equivalent
"Take a deep breath."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Imperative
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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Related Idioms
„Er ist außer Atem."
He is out of breath.
„Er ist gut auf den Beinen."
He is a good walker.
„Wer A sagt, muß auch B sagen."
In for a penny, in for a pound.
„Er kommt ab und zu."
He comes now and then.
„Er ist das Abbild (von) seiner Mutter."
He is the very image of his mother.
„Ich kann heute nicht abkommen."
I can't get away (off) today.
