German · Body & Health
"Body" in German: Körper
der Körper
Body in German is der Körper, a masculine noun. Body parts are Körperteile. In fitness and health talk you will also hear am Körper for on the body.
At the doctor
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How to pronounce Körper
Say it
KUR-per
/ˈkœʁpɐ/
KUR-per. The ö is ee with rounded lips. The final -er is a soft uh. Stress the first syllable.
"Body" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Körper | body The physical body. | The physical body. |
| die Körperteile | body parts Arms, legs, head, and so on. | Arms, legs, head, and so on. |
| am Körper | on the body Location phrase in health and clothing talk. | Location phrase in health and clothing talk. |
| der Leib | body (formal/old) Appears in compounds like Leibarzt; less everyday than Körper. | Appears in compounds like Leibarzt; less everyday than Körper. |
How to use Körper in real life
- 1At the doctor
Mein ganzer Körper tut weh.
My whole body hurts.
Tut weh is the everyday pain phrase.
- 2After sport
Mein Körper braucht heute Pause.
My body needs a break today.
Common recovery talk.
- 3In a yoga class
Spür deinen Körper und atme ruhig.
Feel your body and breathe calmly.
Teachers use Körper a lot in mindful movement.
Mistakes English speakers make with Körper
Incorrect: die Körper (singular)
Correct: der Körper
Singular is masculine der Körper. Plural is die Körper.
Incorrect: mein Body
Correct: mein Körper
Body appears in gym slang, but Körper is the standard learner word.
Good to know
In German health talk, Körper is neutral and common. Advertising also uses Körperpflege for personal care. For "body language", the set term is Körpersprache.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stretching after a long train ride
ChatPal
Wie fühlt sich dein Körper an?
How does your body feel?
You
Mein Körper ist steif vom Sitzen.
My body is stiff from sitting.
ChatPal
Komm, wir bewegen den Körper ein bisschen.
Come on, let's move the body a bit.
You
Gute Idee. Der Körper sagt danke.
Good idea. The body says thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Body" in German
Is Körper masculine?
Yes: der Körper. Accusative den Körper, dative dem Körper.
How do you say body parts?
Körperteile. Example: Welche Körperteile tun weh?
What is Körpersprache?
Body language. It is a fixed compound: die Körpersprache.
Is Leib the same as Körper?
Similar meaning, but Leib is more formal or old-fashioned in everyday speech.
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