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inhale

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/ɪnˈheɪl/ · in-hale

To breathe in air or other substances into the lungs.

Meanings

verbformal

To breathe in air or other substances into the lungs.

ہوا یا دیگر مواد کو پھیپھڑوں میں لینا۔

سانس لینا

saans lena

Synonyms

breathe indraw ininspireداخل کرناخود میں لیناپھپڑوں میں لینا

Antonyms

exhalebreathe outexpireسانس چھوڑناباہر نکالناموت آنا

Common Collocations

  • inhale deeply
  • inhale air
  • inhale smoke

Example Sentences

You need to inhale deeply during yoga to enhance relaxation.

یوگا کے دوران آپ کو آرام بڑھانے کے لیے گہرائی سے سانس لینا چاہیے۔

Yoga ke doran aap ko aaraam barhane ke liye gehraai se saans lena chahiye.

The doctor instructed him to inhale the medication through the inhaler.

ڈاکٹر نے اسے ہیلر کے ذریعے دوا سانس لینے کی ہدایت کی۔

Doctor ne use inhaler ke zariye dawa saans lene ki hidaayat ki.

When you inhale, your diaphragm lowers and your lungs expand.

جب آپ سانس لیتے ہیں تو آپ کا ڈایافرام نیچے آتا ہے اور آپ کے پھیپھڑے پھیلتے ہیں۔

Jab aap saans lete hain to aap ka diaphragm neeche aata hai aur aap ke phaphray phelte hain.

Easily Confused With

exhale:Exhale means to breathe out, which is the opposite of inhale.

Word Family

inhalation
nounسانس لینا
inhaleable
adjectiveسانس لینے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'in' as going into the lungs.

Picture a balloon inflating as you inhale.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "inhalare" — to breathe in

First known use: 19th century

The word 'inhale' derives from the Latin 'inhalare', meaning to breathe in. The term has been in usage in English since the early 19th century.