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Ich kann nicht atmen.

I can't breathe.

In German

Ich kann nicht atmen.

IKH kan nikht AHT-muhn
English
I can't breathe.
Español
No puedo respirar.
Italiano
Non riesco a respirare.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • kanncanModal verb
  • nichtnotNegation
  • atmenbreatheInfinitive verb

Grammar Point

Modal verb 'können' (can), Negation

Variations

  • Ich bekomme keine Luft.
    I'm not getting air.
  • Mir fällt das Atmen schwer.
    Breathing is difficult for me.

FAQ

How do you say "I can't breathe." in German?

"I can't breathe." in German is "Ich kann nicht atmen." (IKH kan nikht AHT-muhn).

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