This is the 740th most frequent Turkish word.
nefes
Breath.
Here, 'nefes' is used to refer to the physical act of breathing.
Derin bir nefes al ve sakinleş.
Take a deep breath and calm down.
In this example, 'nefes' is part of an expression 'nefes nefese,' describing a breathless state due to exertion.
Koştuktan sonra nefes nefese kaldı.
She was out of breath after running.
Here, 'nefes' is used metaphorically to signify a vital or inspirational attribute, akin to 'soul' or 'essence' in English.