This is the 1313th most frequent Dutch word.
lijf
Body.
The word 'lijf' is used here to refer to one's physical body, expressing the state of feeling tired.
Mijn lijf voelt moe na een lange dag werken.
My body feels tired after a long day of work.
In this sentence, 'lijf' denotes the physical body, specifically highlighting its surface which can be adorned with tattoos.
Hij heeft zijn hele lijf bedekt met tatoeages.
He has his entire body covered with tattoos.
Here, 'lijf' is used in the context of maintaining the body's warmth, emphasizing its physical vulnerability to temperature.