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masculine

ˈkœʁpɐ

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Translation

the body

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Word origin

Borrowed from Latin corpus ('body'); English words like corpse and corporate come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
corpus
English cognates
corpse, corporate

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralKörper

Examples

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Regular exercise is good for the body.

ganzer zitterte .

Her whole body was shaking with cold.

größtenteils .

The human body is mostly made of water.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 11: Words 481-491.