How to Say "Breathe" in Greek

αναπνέω

anapnéo/a.naˈpne.o/

To breathe in Greek is αναπνέω (anapnéo).

αναπνέω means to draw air in and out. It is a formal term used frequently in medical or scientific contexts.

Meaning: to draw air in and out (verb)

Which one should you use?

The verb αναπνέω is used to describe the action, while the noun Ἀναπνοή refers to the act of breathing or respiration.

The first-person singular present indicative form is αναπνέω, which translates to 'I breathe'.

anapnéo (/a.naˈpne.o/). It has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.

Ancient Greeks used a form of αναπνέω to describe the 'breathing' of a flute or a trumpet, referring to the air passing through the instrument.
The word πνευμα (spirit) shares the same linguistic root as αναπνέω because the ancient Greeks viewed the spirit as the 'breath of life'.
In Greek, the word for 'breath' πνοή is also used to describe a gentle breeze or a light wind.

Με τη βοήθεια της μάσκας, μπορείτε να αναπνέετε ελεύθερα.
With the help of the mask, you can breathe freely.
Η σωστή αναπνοή είναι σημαντική για την υγεία μας.
Proper breathing is important for our health.
Είμαι κουρασμένος. Πρέπει να αναπνεύσω βαθιά.
I'm tired. I need to take a deep breath.
Πρέπει να αναπνέω αργά.
Prepi na anapneo arga.
I need to breathe slowly.
Δεν μπορώ να αναπνέω καλά.
Den boro na anapneo kala.
I cannot breathe well.
Είναι σημαντικό να αναπνέω βαθιά.
Ine simantiko na anapneo vathia.
It is important to breathe deeply.

Nikos and Anastasia are practicing yoga together.

Νίκος Nikos

Αναστασία, πρέπει να αναπνέω πιο αργά;
Anastasía, prépei na anapnéo pio argá?
Anastasia, should I breathe more slowly?
Αναστασία Anastasia

Ναι, Νίκο, ακολουθήσε τον ρυθμό μου.
Nai, Níko, akolouthíse ton rythmó mou.
Yes, Nikos, follow my rhythm.
Νίκος Nikos

Τώρα το κάνω σωστά;
Tóra to káno sostá?
Am I doing it right now?
Αναστασία Anastasia

Ναι, έτσι είναι τέλειο.
Nai, étsi eínai téleio.
Yes, that is perfect.

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