تنفس
tanaffasa
The Arabic word for 'breathe' is تنفس (tanaffasa).
The verb تنفس means to draw air in and out.
Meaning: to draw air in and out (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on the subject and tense. The past tense form tanaffasa is used for 'he breathed'. The present tense form for 'he breathes' is يتنفس. When giving an imperative command, the form changes based on who you are addressing: use tanaffasi when addressing a female and tanaffasu when addressing a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
tanaffasa
Did you know?
- The term نفس can also refer to the 'flavor' or 'touch' a cook puts into a meal. A dish with 'nafas' is one made with a soul and a unique personal breath.
- The root of تنفس involves the word نفس, which also means 'soul' or 'self' in Arabic. This connection implies that breathing is fundamentally linked to one's very essence or spirit.
- In some cultural expressions, when someone is very stressed, they are said to have 'short breath' نفس قصير. This describes a lack of patience or endurance rather than a medical condition.
Examples in context
- تنفس ببطء.Breathe slowly.This sentence is useful for the command 'Breathe slowly' using تنفس.Tatoeba #11676767 by dididodo, translation #11452077 by Amastan
- فقط تنفس طبيعي.Just breathe normally.This sentence is useful for the command 'Just breathe normally' using تنفس.Tatoeba #4563740 by dowa, translation #2249397 by CK
- تنفس بطريقة عادية.Breathe regularly.This sentence is useful for the command 'Breathe regularly' using تنفس.Tatoeba #11676768 by dididodo, translation #11452078 by Amastan
- يجب أن تتنفس بعمق في العملية التنفسية.You should breathe deeply during the breathing process.
- عندما تشعر بالضيق فيستحسن أن تتنفس عميقاً.When you feel stressed, it is advisable to breathe deeply.
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Example conversation
Nour is helping Ahmed relax before a presentation.
- نور Nourأنت متوتر جداً، تنفس بعمق.Anta mutawattir jiddan, tanaffas bi-umq.You are very nervous, breathe deeply.
- أحمد Ahmedأحاول ذلك، لكنني خائف.Uhawil dhalik, lakinani kha'if.I am trying, but I am afraid.
- نور Nourأغمض عينيك وتنفس بهدوء.Aghmid aynayka wa tanaffas bi-hudu'.Close your eyes and breathe calmly.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً يا نور، أشعر بتحسن الآن.Shukran ya Nour, ash'ur bi-tahassun al-aan.Thank you Nour, I feel better now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
