körperlich
physical
Es beschreibt etwas, das den menschlichen Leib oder die äußere Gestalt betrifft und nicht den Geist oder die Gefühle.
Definition & meaning
Körperlich means physical or bodily: relating to the body rather than the mind.
- It can describe the body or its condition: “physical health.”
- It can refer to physical effort or activity: “physically demanding work.”
- It can also mean involving contact with or harm to the body.
Grammar & Word origin
Körperlich is an adjective and can also be used as an adverb, meaning “physically.”
It consists of Körper (“body”) and the adjective-forming suffix -lich, roughly meaning “relating to.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- physisch — “physical”; often more formal or scientific.
- leiblich — “bodily” or “biological”; often emphasizes the living body or biological family relationships.
Antonyms:
- geistig — “mental” or “intellectual,” as opposed to bodily.
- seelisch — “emotional” or “psychological,” referring to inner feelings and well-being.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Er fühlt sich körperlich fit.adverb
He feels physically fit.
Körperlich anspruchsvolle Arbeit ist manchmal ermüdend.adverb
Physically demanding work is sometimes tiring.
Die Arbeit ist körperlich anstrengend.adverb
The work is physically demanding.
Er fühlt sich körperlich sehr fit.adverb
He feels physically very fit.
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