B2 Expression 中性

außer Atem sein

to be out of breath

意思

To breathe heavily after physical exertion.

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文化背景

In Germany, physical fitness and outdoor activities like 'Wandern' are highly valued. Being 'außer Atem' is often discussed openly as a sign of a good workout. In the mountainous regions of Austria, 'außer Atem sein' is a common part of the vocabulary for skiers and hikers dealing with high altitudes. Similar to Austria, the Swiss context often links this phrase to alpine sports and the physical rigor of mountain life. In big cities like Berlin or Hamburg, the 'Sprint zur U-Bahn' is a cultural trope where being 'außer Atem' is a shared daily struggle.

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Intensity

Use 'völlig' or 'total' to sound more like a native speaker when you're really tired.

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No 'the'!

Never say 'außer dem Atem'. It's a fixed block of words.

意思

To breathe heavily after physical exertion.

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Intensity

Use 'völlig' or 'total' to sound more like a native speaker when you're really tired.

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No 'the'!

Never say 'außer dem Atem'. It's a fixed block of words.

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Metaphorical use

Use it to describe a movie that was 'breathless' or 'fast-paced' to impress your German friends.

自我测试

Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.

Ich bin die {die|f} Treppen hochgerannt und bin jetzt völlig ______ ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: außer Atem

'Außer Atem' is the fixed idiomatic expression.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

A: Er hat außer Atem. B: Er ist außer Atem. C: Er ist außer den Atem.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: B

German uses the verb 'sein' and no article in this expression.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: Warum keuchst du so? B: Ich musste zum {der|m} Bus rennen, deshalb ______ ______ ______ ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: bin ich außer Atem

The speaker is explaining their current state using the correct phrase.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

Situation: You just finished a 10km marathon.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ich bin außer Atem.

'Außer Atem' specifically refers to physical exertion.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

Ich bin die {die|f} Treppen hochgerannt und bin jetzt völlig ______ ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: außer Atem

'Außer Atem' is the fixed idiomatic expression.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

A: Er hat außer Atem. B: Er ist außer Atem. C: Er ist außer den Atem.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: B

German uses the verb 'sein' and no article in this expression.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B2

A: Warum keuchst du so? B: Ich musste zum {der|m} Bus rennen, deshalb ______ ______ ______ ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: bin ich außer Atem

The speaker is explaining their current state using the correct phrase.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You just finished a 10km marathon.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ich bin außer Atem.

'Außer Atem' specifically refers to physical exertion.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

It's better to use 'Atemnot haben' or 'kurzatmig sein' for medical conditions.

It is always 'außer Atem'. No 's' at the end.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

'Aus der Puste' is more informal/slangy.

No, always use 'sein'.

Theoretically yes, but since there is no article, you don't see the case marking.

Usually 'sprachlos' is better, but 'außer Atem' works if the shock made you rush.

Use 'Du raubst mir den {der|m} Atem'.

It is masculine: {der|m} Atem.

Yes: 'Ich war außer Atem'.

相关表达

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aus der Puste sein

synonym

To be out of breath (informal)

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nach Luft schnappen

similar

To gasp for air

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atemlos

similar

Breathless

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kurzatmig

specialized form

Short-winded

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den Atem anhalten

contrast

To hold one's breath

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