German · Body & Health
"to breathe" in German: atmen
atmen
To breathe in German is atmen. Say Atme tief durch or Ich atme ruhiger. Die Atmung and der Atem are related nouns, not the verb itself.
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How to pronounce atmen
Say it
AHT-men
/ˈaːtmən/
AHT-men. Short a; t clear; -men light. Atme ends with uh.
"to breathe" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| atmen | to breathe Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| ich atme / du atmest / er atmet | I/you/he breathe(s) Present. | Present. |
| tief atmen | to breathe deeply Calm advice. | Calm advice. |
| geatmet | breathed Participle. | Participle. |
How to use atmen in real life
- 1Panic coaching
Atme langsam ein und wieder aus.
Breathe in slowly and out again.
Atme imperative.
- 2After stairs
Warte, ich atme kurz durch.
Wait, I'll catch my breath briefly.
Ich atme.
- 3Yoga class
Jetzt atmet ihr ruhig in den Bauch.
Now you breathe calmly into the belly.
Atmet ihr.
Mistakes English speakers make with atmen
Incorrect: Meine Atmung. (only, for the verb page)
Correct: Ich atme …
Atmung is the noun; use atmen forms for the verb.
Incorrect: Ich breath.
Correct: Ich atme.
Use atmen.
Good to know
Atme tief durch is everyday comfort language, not only medical. In sports, through-breathing (durchatmen) marks a reset between efforts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calming nerves before a presentation
ChatPal
Du wirkst angespannt.
You seem tense.
You
Stimmt. Ich atme zu flach.
True. I'm breathing too shallowly.
ChatPal
Dann atme mit mir dreimal tief.
Then breathe deeply with me three times.
You
Okay … jetzt geht es besser.
Okay … now it's better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to breathe" in German
How do you conjugate atmen?
Ich atme, du atmest, er/sie/es atmet.
How do you say breathe deeply?
Tief atmen / atme tief durch.
Is Atem the verb?
No — der Atem is breath; atmen is the verb.
Participle?
Geatmet.
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