Latvian

Noun

dvaša f (4th declension)

1. breath, breathing (the air that is breathed in or out, or the act of breathing itself)

   karsta dvaša‎ ― warm breath

   atvilkt dvašu‎ ― to draw breath

   būt bez dvašas‎ ― to be out of breath, breathless

2. air (often subtly in motion) that is typical of some place or substance, or carries its smell

   drēgna miglas dvaša‎ ― the humid breath (= air) of the fog

   meža dvaša‎ ― the breath (= air) of the forest

   salda medus dvaša‎ ― the sweet breath (= smell, aroma) of honey

3. heat, warmth (from fire)

   uguns dvaša‎ ― the breath (= heat) of the fire

Declension

Synonyms

• elpa

Derived terms

• dvašot, dvašošana
• iedvašot
• izdvašot