Körper/ˈkœʁpɐ/body; shape; solid (geometry)
Körper is a German noun that means body, shape, or solid (geometry). It is pronounced /ˈkœʁpɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Körper".
Definitions
1.the whole physical body of a human or animal(anatomy)
a.human body
Der menschliche Körper besteht zum größten Teil aus Wasser.—The human body consists mostly of water.
b.animal body
Der Körper des Hundes ist sehr muskulös.—The body of the dog is very muscular.
2.object or thing with a defined shape or volume(general/objects)
a.physical object or mass
Der Körper im Wasser ist schwer zu erkennen.—The object in the water is hard to see.
3.solid geometric figure; in higher mathematics, also 'field' (Algebra)(mathematics)
a.solid geometric figure
Ein Würfel ist ein geometrischer Körper.—A cube is a geometric solid.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Körper | die Körper |
| Genitive | des Körpers | der Körper |
| Dative | dem Körper | den Körpern |
| Accusative | den Körper | die Körper |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Körper" mean in English?
- "Körper" means body, shape, or solid (geometry). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Körper"?
- "Körper" is pronounced /ˈkœʁpɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Körper" der, die, or das?
- "Körper" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Körper"?
- The plural of "Körper" is "Körper".
- What part of speech is "Körper"?
- "Körper" is a noun in German.
