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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
noun
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Atemzug
noun
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Luftholen
noun
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Prusten
noun
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Schnaufen
noun
A short, sudden intake of breath.
Zug
noun
(British, slang) : A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
keuchen
verb
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
japsen
verb
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
prusten
verb
(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?

  1. verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
    "She gasped when she saw the size of the spider."
  2. 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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