B2 adjective Neutral

respiratory

/rɪˈspɪr.ə.tər.i/

Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs used in breathing. It is most frequently used to describe biological systems, medical conditions, or health functions involving the lungs and airways.

Beispiele

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1

The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his respiratory issues.

The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his breathing-related issues.

2

Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute breathing-related distress syndrome.

3

My respiratory health has been much better since I quit smoking.

My lung health has been much better since I quit smoking.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
respiration
Verb
respire
Adverb
respiratorily
Adjektiv
respiratory
Verwandt
respirator
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Merkhilfe

The 'spir' in respiratory is the same as in 'spirit' and 'inspire'. Just as a spirit is the 'breath of life', respiratory relates to your breath.

Schnelles Quiz

The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe ____ infection.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: respiratory

Beispiele

1

The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his respiratory issues.

everyday

The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his breathing-related issues.

2

Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

formal

Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute breathing-related distress syndrome.

3

My respiratory health has been much better since I quit smoking.

informal

My lung health has been much better since I quit smoking.

4

The study examines the impact of urban pollution on respiratory capacity in children.

academic

The study examines the impact of urban pollution on breathing capacity in children.

5

Safety regulations require workers to wear respiratory masks in the paint shop.

business

Safety regulations require workers to wear breathing-protection masks in the paint shop.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
respiration
Verb
respire
Adverb
respiratorily
Adjektiv
respiratory
Verwandt
respirator

Häufige Kollokationen

respiratory system The set of organs responsible for breathing
respiratory tract The passages through which air travels in the body
respiratory failure A condition where the lungs cannot provide enough oxygen
respiratory rate The number of breaths taken per minute
respiratory infection An illness affecting the breathing organs

Häufige Phrasen

upper respiratory tract

The nose, mouth, and throat area

respiratory arrest

When a person stops breathing entirely

artificial respiratory support

Help from a machine to breathe

Wird oft verwechselt mit

respiratory vs respirator

Respiratory is an adjective describing the system, while a respirator is a noun referring to a mask or breathing machine.

respiratory vs perspiratory

Perspiratory relates to sweating, while respiratory relates to breathing.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word when discussing health, biology, or air quality. It is almost always used as an adjective modifying a noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'respiratory' when they should use the noun 'respiration' (e.g., saying 'his respiratory is fast' instead of 'his respiration is fast').

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Merkhilfe

The 'spir' in respiratory is the same as in 'spirit' and 'inspire'. Just as a spirit is the 'breath of life', respiratory relates to your breath.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'respirare', combining 're-' (again) and 'spirare' (to breathe).

Grammatikmuster

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Does not have comparative or superlative forms.
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Kultureller Kontext

Increased public awareness of this term occurred globally during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schnelles Quiz

The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe ____ infection.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: respiratory

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A1

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A1

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shorts

A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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