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Saans lena in English: To breathe (साँस लेना)
to breathe
Hindi (Devanagari)
साँस लेना
Hindi (English letters)
saans lena
साँस लेना (saans lena) can be expressed as “to breathe” in English. For example: “Keep breathing slowly.”
“saans lena” kehna ho, to English mein “to breathe” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Yoga class
Keep breathing slowly.
धीरे-धीरे साँस लेते रहिए।
dheere-dheere saans lete rahiye.
How to pronounce “to breathe”
Say it in English
too breeth
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
to breathe: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to breathe | साँस लेना saans lena The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Keep breathing slowly. | धीरे-धीरे साँस लेते रहिए। dheere-dheere saans lete rahiye. Yoga class | Yoga class |
| Wait — I'll breathe a moment. | रुकिए, साँस लेता हूँ एक पल। rukiye, saans leta hoon ek pal. After stairs | After stairs |
The dictionary expression is “to breathe”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to breathe” in English sentences
1. Yoga class
Keep breathing slowly.
धीरे-धीरे साँस लेते रहिए।
dheere-dheere saans lete rahiye.
2. After stairs
Wait — I'll breathe a moment.
रुकिए, साँस लेता हूँ एक पल।
rukiye, saans leta hoon ek pal.
3. Clinic tip
When anxious, please take a deep breath.
घबराहट में गहरी साँस लीजिए।
ghabraahat mein gahri saans lijiye.
Common mistakes with “to breathe”
Instead of
Wait — I will to breathe a moment.
Say this
Wait — I'll breathe a moment.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
Wait — I'll breathe an moment.
Say this
Wait — I'll breathe a moment.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Helping a nervous friend before a talk
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Please take one deep breath.
Show Hindi meaning
एक बार गहरी साँस लीजिए।
ek baar gahri saans lijiye.
You
Okay — I'm breathing.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, साँस लेता हूँ।
theek hai, saans leta hoon.
Partner
And slowly release the breath.
Show Hindi meaning
और धीरे साँस छोड़िए।
aur dheere saans chhodiye.
You
Yes — now the breath is coming easily.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अब साँस आराम से आ रही है।
haan, ab saans aaraam se aa rahi hai.
Your turn: use “to breathe”
Say this in English: रुकिए, साँस लेता हूँ एक पल। (rukiye, saans leta hoon ek pal.)
Reveal sample answer
Wait — I'll breathe a moment.
रुकिए, साँस लेता हूँ एक पल।
rukiye, saans leta hoon ek pal.
Compare your word order with “Wait — I'll breathe a moment.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to breathe” in English
Saans lena ko English mein kya kehte hain?
साँस लेना (saans lena) can be expressed as “to breathe” in English. For example: “Keep breathing slowly.”
What does “to breathe” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to breathe” means साँस लेना (saans lena). The sentence “Keep breathing slowly.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to breathe” in a sentence?
Wait — I'll breathe a moment. Hindi meaning: रुकिए, साँस लेता हूँ एक पल। (rukiye, saans leta hoon ek pal.). The dictionary expression is “to breathe”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to breathe”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
