How do you say "Please breathe deeply." in German?

"Please breathe deeply." in German is "Bitte atmen Sie tief ein.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Please breathe deeply.’ in German

Q: What does "Bitte atmen Sie tief ein." mean in English?

"Bitte atmen Sie tief ein." means "Please breathe deeply." in English. Usage tip: "Einatmen" = to breathe in. Here it is split: "atmen ... ein." Separable verbs love to jump apart in German—like little grammar acrobats.

Bitte atmen Sie tief ein.

BIT-tuh AHT-muhn zee teef ine

[BIT-tuh AHT-muhn zee teef ine]

💬 Usage Tip: "Einatmen" = to breathe in. Here it is split: "atmen ... ein." Separable verbs love to jump apart in German—like little grammar acrobats.

🇩🇪 In Germany: After abdominal surgery, deep breathing is commonly encouraged in Germany to help lung expansion and reduce complications.

Phrase Breakdown

Bitte

[BIT-tuh]

please

A polite word used to make a request in a respectful way.

Example

Bitte setzen Sie sich hin.

Please sit down.

atmen

[AHT-muhn]

breathe

Refers to the action of taking air in and out of the lungs.

Example

Atmen Sie ruhig weiter.

Keep breathing calmly.

Sie

[zee]

you

Formal form of 'you' used when addressing patients politely.

Example

Können Sie aufstehen?

Can you stand up?

tief

[teef]

deep

Used here to describe taking a full, deep breath.

Example

Bitte atmen Sie tief durch.

Please breathe deeply.

ein

[ine]

Here it is part of the separable verb phrase 'einatmen' meaning 'to breathe in'.

Example

Atmen Sie jetzt tief ein.

Now breathe in deeply.

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