Atemlos

Definition

Atemlos (pronounced ah-tem-lohs) is a German word that translates to “breathless” in English. It is derived from the combination of the words “Atem” meaning “breath” and “los” meaning “without”.

Opposites

• Munter (lively)
• Ausdauernd (enduring)

Synonyms

• Ohne Atem (breathless)
• Keine Luft (out of breath)

Examples

1. Nachdem der Jogger den Marathon beendet hatte, war er völlig atemlos. (After the jogger finished the marathon, he was completely breathless.)

2. Als die Schauspielerin die Bühne betrat, raubte sie dem Publikum den Atem - sie war einfach atemlos schön. (When the actress stepped onto the stage, she took the audience’s breath away - she was simply breathless beautiful.)

3. Der spannende Krimi ließ den Leser atemlos bis zur letzten Seite weiterlesen. (The thrilling crime novel kept the reader breathlessly reading until the last page.)\ Visit YouGlish.com