No. 8,180 in Swedish
andas
To breathe.
In a sentence
Jag andas långsamt för att lugna mig.
I breathe slowly to calm myself down.
In this sentence, the word 'andas' is used as a verb, meaning 'to breathe,' referring to the act of inhaling and exhaling air.
De lärde sig att andas korrekt under yogapasset.
They learned to breathe correctly during the yoga session.
Here, 'andas' is used as a verb in the context of controlled breathing techniques, common in exercises or mindfulness practices.
Hon står stilla och andas in den friska luften.
She is standing still and breathing in the fresh air.
In this example, 'andas' emphasizes the act of taking in air, incorporating the surroundings within the action.
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