hengähdystauko — meaning in English

English meaning

• blow verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
• breath noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
• breather noun A short break or pause to rest.

Senses

hengähdystauko is used for these senses in English:

• blow (informal) A chance to catch one's breath.
• breath (countable) A rest or pause.
• breather A short break; a rest or respite.

blow — full definition

1. verb To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
2. verb To explode or shatter suddenly, or to cause something to do so.
3. verb (informal) To waste or squander, especially money or an opportunity.
4. noun A hard hit or strike.
5. noun A sudden shock or setback.

breath — full definition

1. noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
2. noun A slight trace or hint of something.

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