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breath [breθ] N

1. breath (air):

breath
oddech m
bad breath
nieświeży oddech
to take a breath
brać [perf wziąć] wdech
to be short [or out] of breath
nie móc złapać tchu
to catch one's breath
łapać [perf z-] oddech
to hold one's breath
wstrzymywać [perf wstrzymać] oddech

3. breath (wind):

breath of air/wind
powiew m wiatru

breath test N

baby's breath BOT
łyszczec wiechowaty m

Usage examples with breath

bad breath
nieświeży oddech
to lose one's breath
nie móc złapać oddechu
sharp intake of breath
nagły wdech m
to take a breath
brać [perf wziąć] wdech
to catch one's breath
łapać [perf z-] oddech
to hold one's breath
wstrzymywać [perf wstrzymać] oddech
in the same breath
jednym tchem
shortness of breath
zadyszka f
with bated breath
z zapartym tchem
save your breath inf
daj sobie spokój
breath of air/wind
powiew m wiatru
to take sb's breath away
zapierać komuś dech w piersiach
you are wasting your breath inf
szkoda twoich słów
to gasp for air [or breath]
sapać
his breath misted up the mirror
lusterko zaparowało od jego oddechu
to be short [or out] of breath
nie móc złapać tchu
to mutter sth under one's breath
mamrotać [perf wy-] coś pod nosem
to get a breath of fresh air
zaczerpnąć [haust] świeżego powietrza
hold your breath for a count of 10
wstrzymaj oddech i policz do dziesięciu

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The two compounds are largely responsible for the foul odor of putrefying flesh, but also contribute to the odor of such processes as bad breath and bacterial vaginosis.
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Smell of acetone in breath is a common feature in ketosis.
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They told him he was having an anxiety attack when he experienced shortness of breath.
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He was dismayed to find that the deep freezer was not cold enough to produce a cloud using breath air.
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It is inspirational and hence motivates the team to breath life into and make the vision a reality.
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Common symptoms are shortness of breath, fatigue, non-productive cough, angina pectoris, fainting or syncope, peripheral edema (swelling around the ankles and feet), and rarely hemoptysis (coughing up blood).
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Phew, we're just trying to catch our breath back.
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The octanoic acid breath test is used to measure gastric emptying.
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He doesn't have great battle intelligence, but can occasionally mow down enemies or put them to sleep with a breath attack.
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The wolf bites him and when he hits it, he smells human blood on its breath, which makes him wonder who its owner is.
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