Inhaling: meaning, definitions and examples

💨

Add to dictionary

inhaling

[ ɪnˈheɪlɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

breathing

To breathe in air or gas into the lungs.

Synonyms

breathe in, breathe out, respire

Examples of usage

He was inhaling deeply to calm his nerves.
She was inhaling the fresh scent of the flowers.
I could hear him inhaling sharply after running.
The doctor instructed her to inhale slowly and deeply.
They were inhaling the aroma of freshly baked bread.

Translations

Translations of the word "inhaling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inalação

🇮🇳 श्वास लेना

🇩🇪 Einatmen

🇮🇩 menghirup

🇺🇦 вдихання

🇵🇱 wdychanie

🇯🇵 吸入

🇫🇷 inhalation

🇪🇸 inhalación

🇹🇷 nefes alma

🇰🇷 흡입

🇸🇦 استنشاق

🇨🇿 nadechování

🇸🇰 vdychovanie

🇨🇳 吸入

🇸🇮 vdihavanje

🇮🇸 innöndun

🇰🇿 демалу

🇬🇪 შესუნთქვა

🇦🇿 nəfəs almaq

🇲🇽 inhalación

Word origin

The word 'inhale' originated from the Latin word 'inhalare', which means 'to breathe upon'. It first appeared in English in the mid-18th century. The act of inhaling is essential for the respiratory system to bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide. The process of inhalation involves the diaphragm contracting and the chest expanding to create negative pressure, allowing air to enter the lungs.