Meaning 1formal · 82%
The human body, especially in elevated or literary language.
Natural examples
Sie wagte Leib und Leben, um die Kinder zu retten.
She risked life and limb to rescue the children.
Nach dem langen Lauf fühlte sich sein Leib schwer an.
After the long run, his body felt heavy.
Nach der Wanderung zitterte sie am ganzen Leib.
After the hike, she was trembling all over.
Usage note
Masculine noun, now common in set phrases. Körper is more usual in everyday speech.
Mini-lesson: Leib
The human body, especially in elevated or literary language. Masculine noun, now common in set phrases. Körper is more usual in everyday speech.
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