Meaning of elpa | Babel Free

Definitions

1. breath, breathing (the air that is breathed in or out, or the act of breathing itself)
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2. locative singular of elpa
   feminine, form-of, locative, singular
3. slow, subtle air movement or puff of air, especially one that transmits smells or aromas
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4. that which subtly characterises; atmosphere, ambiance, spirit
   declension-4

Equivalents

Examples

“aizturēt elpu”

to hold one's breath

“atgūt elpu”

to recover one's breath

“vilkt, ievilkt, atvilkt elpu”

to draw breath

“redzēt elpu”

to see one's breath (when it is cold)

“elpas trukums”

shortness of breath

“būt bez elpas”

to be out of breath, breathless

“rožu, ziedu elpa”

the breath (= aroma) of flowers, roses

“zemes, tīrumu, ūdeņu elpa”

land, field, water breath (= air, smell)

“gaisā jūtama pavasara elpa”

one could feel the breath (= aroma) of spring in the air

“laikmeta elpa”

the atmosphere, spirit of an era

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