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breath meaning in Sanskrit

प्राण prāṇa

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breath in Sanskrit: प्राण (prāṇa). In English, breath means the act or process of breathing.

Sanskrit words for breath

act or process of breathing
प्राण prāṇa

English meaning of breath

  1. noun The act or process of breathing.
  2. noun A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
  3. noun Air expelled from the lungs.
  4. noun A rest or pause.

Full definition of breath

breath in a sentence

  • I could hear the breath of the runner behind me.
  • The child's breath came quickly and unevenly.
  • I took a deep breath and started the test.

breath in other languages

Questions about breath in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of breath in Sanskrit?
Breath in Sanskrit is प्राण (prāṇa).
breath इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Breath: प्राण (prāṇa).
What does breath mean in English?
Breath means the act or process of breathing.

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