NOUN

derAtem/ˈaːtəm/breath; respiration

Atem is a German noun that means breath or respiration. It is pronounced /ˈaːtəm/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.air taken in or let out when breathing; act of breathing(physiology)

a.air inhaled or exhaled from the lungs

Er hielt den Atem an und tauchte unter Wasser.—He held his breath and dove underwater.

b.process of breathing

Der Atem wurde schneller, als sie rannte.—Her breathing grew faster as she ran.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Atem—
Genitivedes Atems—
Dativedem Atem—
Accusativeden Atem—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Atem" mean in English?
"Atem" means breath or respiration. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Atem"?
"Atem" is pronounced /ˈaːtəm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Atem" der, die, or das?
"Atem" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Atem"?
"Atem" is a noun in German.

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