As a Noun: 1. A chest disease which makes breathing difficult. English = asthma. 2. A person who suffers from asthma. English = asthmatic. 3. Breathing which is quick and loud and made with your mouth open, because you have been doing something energetic. English = panting. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To suffer an asthma attack; to breathe with difficulty. 2. To breathe quickly and loudly with your mouth open, because you have been doing something energetic. English = pant.