Breakdown:
* आश्वासयति (āśvāsayati) is a verb in the present tense meaning "to breathe in, to inhale".
Here's a more detailed explanation:
* आ (ā) is a prefix that intensifies the meaning of the root word.
* श्वस (śvas) is the root word, meaning "to breathe".
* यति (yati) is the ending for the present tense third person singular.
Other related terms:
* श्वास (śvāsa) - breath
* प्राण (prāṇa) - vital energy, breath of life
* श्वसन (śvasana) - respiration
* अनाहत (anāhata) - the heart chakra, also associated with breath
It's important to note that there are other ways to express "breathe in" in Sanskrit, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey.