This is the 14227th most frequent German word.
hauchen
To breathe or blow gently.
Here, 'hauchte' is used to describe the action of speaking softly or whispering into someone's ear.
Er hauchte die Worte leise in ihr Ohr.
He softly whispered the words into her ear.
In this sentence, 'hauchte' conveys the act of revitalizing or renewing something metaphorically.
Die Künstlerin hauchte neues Leben in das alte Gemälde.
The artist breathed new life into the old painting.
Here, 'hauchte' is implied as 'Hauch,' meaning a subtle or faint breath or trace, often used to describe something tangible yet delicate.