This is the 7445th most frequent Dutch word.
bovenlijf
Upper body.
In this sentence, 'bovenlijf' is used to describe the upper part of the body, in particular its muscularity.
Zijn bovenlijf was gespierd door het dagelijkse gewichtheffen.
His upper body was muscular due to daily weightlifting.
Here, 'bovenlijf' refers to the upper part of the body, emphasizing its appearance in the context of clothing.
Ze droeg een jurk die haar bovenlijf accentueerde.
She wore a dress that accentuated her upper body.
In this example, 'bovenlijf' is used in a more abstract or representational context, referring to the upper body as portrayed in art.