English–German

“body” in German

German

AlsoLeib

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkœɐ̯pɐ/

Example

Sie trainiert ihren Körper im Fitnessstudio.

She trains her body at the gym.

Illustration for Körper (body)

How to say “body” in German

“Body” in German is Körper.

The solid, tangible body of a person or animal, viewed as an organized physical structure.

Full entry for Körper: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Körper

Ihr Körper fühlt sich nach dem langen Arbeitstag schwer an.

Her body feels heavy after the long workday.

Tips for using Körper

  • Körper refers to the physical body, while Person refers to a person as an individual rather than to the person's physical form.

Other German words for “body”

masculine nounbody

Er spürte Schmerzen in seinem Leib.

He felt pain in his body.

“body” in other languages