yawn in Latin

yawn in Latin is oscitātiō, oscitatio, hiō — yawn means to open the mouth wide and take a deep breath involuntarily, usually from tiredness or boredom.

yawn in Latin

oscitātiō

noun

The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

oscitatio

noun

The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

hiō

verb

(intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

oscitō

verb

(intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

dehīscō

verb

To present a wide opening; gape.

What does "yawn" mean?

verb To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath involuntarily, usually from tiredness or boredom.
"She tried to stifle a yawn during the long meeting."
noun The act of yawning.
"A big yawn spread across the room as the lecture dragged on."
noun Something extremely boring.
"The meeting was a total yawn from start to finish."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

yawn in a sentence

She tried to stifle a yawn during the long meeting.
He yawned twice before finally admitting he needed to go to bed.
A big yawn spread across the room as the lecture dragged on.
The meeting was a total yawn from start to finish.

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "yawn" in Latin?

"yawn" in Latin is oscitātiō, oscitatio, hiō. yawn means: To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath involuntarily, usually from tiredness or boredom.

How do you use "yawn" in a sentence?

Example: "She tried to stifle a yawn during the long meeting." In Latin, "yawn" is oscitātiō, oscitatio, hiō.

Are there other ways to say "yawn" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "yawn": oscitātiō, oscitatio, hiō, oscitō, dehīscō.

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