flämta meaning in English

catch one's breath▼(to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise)
verb
[UK: kætʃ wʌnz breθ] [US: ˈkætʃ wʌnz ˈbreθ]

gasp [gasped, gasping, gasps]▼(to draw in the breath suddenly)
verb
[UK: ɡɑːsp] [US: ˈɡæsp]Everyone gasps. = Alla flämtar till.

pant [panted, panting, pants]▼(to breathe quickly or in a labored manner)
verb
[UK: pænt] [US: ˈpænt]John was panting. = John flämtade.