väljahingama

Väljahingama is an Estonian verb meaning to exhale or to breathe out. It denotes the act of releasing air from the lungs, either as a normal part of breathing or as a sigh. Etymology: formed from välja- “out” plus hingama “to breathe,” indicating outward movement of breath.

Usage: The verb is intransitive and describes the act of exhaling. The infinitive is väljahingama. It belongs to the common Estonian -ama verb class and follows standard conjugation patterns, producing forms such as väljahingab (exhales) in the present. The noun form väljahingamine refers to exhalation itself. In literary and medical contexts, the term can be used to discuss airflow from the lungs or to convey relief or fatigue.

Example: Ta väljahingab rahulikult.

See also: hingamine, exhalation, respiration.