gasp in German
gasp in German is Keuchen, Atemzug, Luftholen — gasp means to suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
gasp in German
Keuchen
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Atemzug
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Luftholen
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Prusten
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Schnaufen
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Zug
(British, slang) : A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
keuchen
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
japsen
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
prusten
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
What does "gasp" mean?
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verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
"She gasped when she saw the size of the spider."
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noun A short, sudden intake of breath.
"A gasp went through the crowd as the trick was revealed."
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gasp in a sentence
- She gasped when she saw the size of the spider.
- He gasped for air after finally reaching the surface.
- A gasp went through the crowd as the trick was revealed.
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What is "gasp" in German?
"gasp" in German is Keuchen, Atemzug, Luftholen. gasp means: To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
How do you use "gasp" in a sentence?
Example: "She gasped when she saw the size of the spider." In German, "gasp" is Keuchen, Atemzug, Luftholen.
Are there other ways to say "gasp" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "gasp": Keuchen, Atemzug, Luftholen, Prusten, Schnaufen, Zug.
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