pusta ut

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Swedish

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Etymology

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From pusta (breathe) +‎ ut (out).

Verb

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pusta ut (present pustar ut, preterite pustade ut, supine pustat ut, imperative pusta ut)

  1. to catch one's breath (take a break)
    Synonym: hämta andan
    Mastklättrarna stannade halvvägs upp för masten för att pusta ut en stund innan de fortsatte uppåt
    The tower climbers stopped halfway up the mast to catch their breaths for a moment before continuing upwards
  2. to relax (after something stressful)
    Synonym: slappna av
    De hittade den sista borttappade väskan på flygplatsen och kunde äntligen pusta ut
    They found the last lost bag at the airport and could finally relax

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