No. 13,200 in German
aufatmen
To breathe a sigh of relief.
In a sentence
Nach einer langen Prüfung konnte sie endlich aufatmen.
After a long exam, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
The verb 'aufatmen' is used here to describe the act of feeling relieved or experiencing a reduction in tension after completing something challenging.
Als er hörte, dass die Ergebnisse positiv waren, atmete er erleichtert auf.
When he heard the results were positive, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Here, 'aufatmen' emphasizes the moment of relief experienced upon receiving good news.
Nach den stressigen Wochen der Arbeit atmeten alle beim Anblick des Meeres auf.
After the stressful weeks of work, everyone breathed a sigh of relief at the sight of the sea.
In this sentence, 'aufatmen' conveys the collective relief and relaxation felt by the group upon experiencing a relaxing or reassuring situation.
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