Latvian

Noun

elpa f (4th declension)

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

   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

2. slow, subtle air movement or puff of air, especially one that transmits smells or aromas

   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

3. that which subtly characterises; atmosphere, ambiance, spirit

   laikmeta elpa‎ ― the atmosphere, spirit of an era

Declension

Synonyms

• dvaša

Derived terms

• elpot, elpošana
• ieelpa, ieelpot
• izelpa, izelpot