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breathing

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/ˈbriːðɪŋ/ · breath-ing

The process of taking air into the lungs and expelling it.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of taking air into the lungs and expelling it.

ہوا کو پھیپھڑوں میں لینے اور اسے خارج کرنے کا عمل۔

سانس لینا

saans lena

Synonyms

respirationinhalationexhalationتنفسخودکشیہوا لے جانا

Antonyms

suffocationasphyxiaدم گھٹنانابود ہونا

Common Collocations

  • deep breathing
  • breathing exercises
  • breathing difficulties

Example Sentences

Deep breathing can help to relax your mind.

گہرے سانس لینا آپ کے دماغ کو پرسکون کرنے میں مدد کر سکتا ہے۔

gehre saans lena aap ke dimaag ko pur-sukoon karne mein madad kar sakta hai.

Breathing is essential for life.

سانس لینا زندگی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

saans lena zindagi ke liye zaroori hai.

He practiced his breathing techniques before the race.

اس نے دوڑ سے پہلے اپنے سانس لینے کی تکنیکیں اپنائیں۔

us ne daud se pehle apne saans lene ki takneekain apnaain.

Easily Confused With

breath:Breath refers to the air taken in or expelled, while breathing is the process of inhaling and exhaling.

Word Family

breathe
verbسانس لینا
breathable
adjectiveسانس لینے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of breathing when you see trees swaying; they take in carbon dioxide as we breathe out.

Imagine a person taking a deep breath while meditating.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زندگی کی سانس ہر ایک کی ضرورت ہے، خود کے بغیر انسان نہیں رہتا ہے۔

zindagi ki saans har aik ki zaroorat hai, khud ke baghair insaan nahin rehta hai.

The breath of life is a necessity for everyone, Without oneself, a person does not remain.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سانس ہے تو دنیا ہے

saans hai to duniya hai

As long as there is breath, there is life.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "brēath" — to breathe; air inhaled and exhaled

First known use: 15th century

The word 'breathing' comes from the Old English word 'brēath', which relates to the act of inhaling and exhaling air. Its usage has remained consistent through the centuries.