Vocabulary
숨을 들이마시다
to breathe in, inhale
Meaning
Expression 숨을 들이마시다: to breathe in, inhale.
Why this form?
숨을 내쉬다 — to breathe out, exhale: expels air, the opposite direction.
숨을 쉬다 — to breathe: refers to breathing overall, without singling out inhalation.
Forms not to confuse
- 숨을 내쉬다
천천히 숨을 내쉬세요. — Breathe out slowly.
- 숨을 쉬다
깊이 숨을 쉬세요. — Breathe deeply.
Examples
나는 놀라 숨을 들이마신다. — Startled, I breathe in sharply.
천천히 숨을 들이마세요. — Breathe in slowly.