huokaus — meaning in English

English meaning

• sigh verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

Senses

huokaus is used for these senses in English:

• sigh A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
• sigh (figurative) a manifestation of grief; a lament.

sigh — full definition

1. verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
2. noun A long, audible breath let out to express tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

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