Hebrew · Body & Health

גוף

guf

Body

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The whole physical structure of a person.

Example

ספורט מחזק את הגוף.

Sport strengthens the body.

Etymology

The term 'גוף' (guf) translates to 'body' and comes from a root that signifies material and physical forms. Its use has persisted across various contexts involving physicality.

How & Where It’s Used

'גוף' is used in both formal and informal contexts, including discussions about health and physicality in spoken and written Hebrew.

Literary Heritage

The term appears in various philosophical texts, including discussions on the body in relation to spirituality and morality.

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