Körper
Meaning and Usage
"Körper" in German translates to "body" in English. It refers to the physical structure of a person or an animal. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to a physical object or body in a non-living context.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Körper" is a noun. It doesn't have any prefixes or suffixes. It originated from the Middle High German word "körper" and ultimately from the Old High German "kōpar".
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Körper" is similar to the English word "body" both in meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the concept of "Körper" is often associated with health and wellness, as well as body positivity and acceptance.
Example Sentences
- Mein Körper tut mir weh. (My body hurts.)
- Der Körper braucht ausreichend Ruhe. (The body needs sufficient rest.)
Memory Tips
Think of the word "Körper" as referring to the "core" of the body, emphasizing its central and essential nature.
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Gesundheit (health)
- Die Anatomie (anatomy)
- Der Muskel (muscle)
- Die Figur (figure)
Gender and Plural
"Körper" is masculine, and its plural form is "Körper" (unchanged).
Conjugation
N/A - Körper is a noun and doesn't have a conjugated form.