de adem→ the breathDutch word meaning
"de adem" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "the breath". Below you can find 16 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
16 stories
Example Sentences
The Mispronunciation
Tom haalt diep adem.
Tom takes a deep breath.
The Difficult Customer
Ik haalde diep adem en bleef kalm.
I took a deep breath and stayed calm.
The New Apartment
Emma haalde diep adem en liep naar binnen.
Emma took a deep breath and walked inside.
The Secret Admirer
Ze haalde diep adem en stapte achter de plant vandaan.
She took a deep breath and stepped out from behind the plant.
Dress Code Mistake
Tom haalde diep adem en liep de balzaal binnen.
Tom took a deep breath and walked into the ballroom.
The Secret
Emma haalde diep adem.
Emma took a deep breath.
The Surprise Visit
Ze stond voor de deur en haalde diep adem.
She stood in front of the door and took a deep breath.
The Empty House
Sara haalde diep adem en klopte aan.
Sara took a deep breath and knocked.
The Apology
Uiteindelijk haalde ze diep adem en klopte aan.
Finally, she took a deep breath and knocked.
Open Mic Night
Maya sloot haar ogen en haalde diep adem.
Maya closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
The Salary Negotiation
Alex haalde diep adem voordat hij verderging.
Alex took a deep breath before continuing.
Rock Climbing
Emma haalde diep adem en reikte naar de eerste greep.
Emma took a deep breath and reached for the first hold.
The Resignation
Ze haalde diep adem en nam een beslissing.
She took a deep breath and made a decision.
Podcast Recording
Maya haalde diep adem en drukte op de opnameknop.
Maya took a deep breath and pressed the record button.
Facing a Fear
Maria haalde diep adem.
Maria took a deep breath.
Making Peace
Ze haalde diep adem en drukte op de belknop.
She took a deep breath and pressed the call button.
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