Körper
/ˈkœrpər/masculine
The German word for body is Körper.
The term refers to the physical structure of a human or an animal.
Meaning: physical structure of a human or animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Körper is a masculine noun. The nominative singular form is Körper. In the accusative case, the masculine noun becomes den Körper. In the dative case, it becomes dem Körper. The genitive singular form is Körpers.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkœrpər/
Did you know?
- In German mathematics, Körper is the technical term for a 'field', which is a specific algebraic structure.
- The German word Körper is a distant relative of the English word 'corpse', despite the two words having very different meanings in modern usage.
- While Körper is the standard word for a physical body, the older German word Leib is still used today in specific spiritual or emotional contexts, such as in the phrase 'Leib und Seele' meaning 'body and soul'.
Examples in context
- Höre auf deinen Körper.Listen to your body.This sentence is useful for learning how to use Körper as an object of a preposition.Tatoeba #9339832 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6388636 by Hybrid
- Der Körper ist kräftig.The body is strong.This sentence shows the use of the noun in the nominative case.Tatoeba #13758877 by Vortarulo, translation #13770493 by rul
- Übung stärkt den Körper.Exercise makes your body strong.This sentence demonstrates the use of the noun in the accusative case.Tatoeba #2988768 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #26551 by CK
- Der Körper ist ein komplexes System.The body is a complex system.
- Der Leib soll gepflegt und gesund gehalten werden.The body should be kept clean and healthy.
- Mein Körper tut mir weh nach dem Training.My body hurts after the workout.
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Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are talking after a workout.
- JulianMein ganzer Körper tut weh.My whole body hurts.
- HannahDas ist normal nach dem Training.That is normal after training.
- JulianIch muss meinen Körper dehnen.I need to stretch my body.
- HannahDas ist eine gute Idee, Julian.That is a good idea, Julian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “body” translations and entries Körper, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Körper, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
