NOUN
Leib/laɪ̯p/body; torso; flesh
Leib is a German noun that means body, torso, or flesh. It is pronounced /laɪ̯p/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Leiber".
Definitions
1.the human or animal torso, body without head and limbs(anatomy)
a.human body, especially contrasted with soul or spirit
Im Winter braucht der Leib mehr Wärme.—In winter, the body needs more warmth.
2.the physical aspect of a person; the flesh(figurative/literary)
a.flesh as the mortal, physical element
Geist und Leib sind untrennbar verbunden.—Spirit and flesh are inseparably linked.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Leib | die Leiber |
| Genitive | des Leibs | der Leiber |
| Dative | dem Leib | den Leibern |
| Accusative | den Leib | die Leiber |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Leib" mean in English?
- "Leib" means body, torso, or flesh. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Leib"?
- "Leib" is pronounced /laɪ̯p/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Leib" der, die, or das?
- "Leib" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Leib"?
- The plural of "Leib" is "Leiber".
- What part of speech is "Leib"?
- "Leib" is a noun in German.
