der Leib

Plural: die Leiber
Based on: *leip-
Noun #1155 Noun
1.

the body

(old school. Not used in daily life. There's also "Laib", which is "oaf" for "bread" but sounds the same)
Examples
  • Die Krieger stählten ihre Leiber in der alten Kunst des Schwertkampfes.
  • The warriors steeled their bodies in the ancient art of sword fighting.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Leib' have?

Leib has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the body .

What is the gender of 'Leib'?

der

What is the plural of 'Leib'?

die Leiber

What is 'Leib' related to?

The word 'Leib' is related to *leip-.

Where can I learn more about 'Leib'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.