No. 8,988 in German
leib
"Leib" means "body" in English.
In a sentence
Der Mönch widmete sich völlig der Pflege von Leib und Seele.
The monk devoted himself entirely to the care of body and soul.
Here, 'Leib' refers to the human body, often in a spiritual or holistic context.
Der Lebensretter stellte sich mit Leib und Leben in den Dienst seiner Aufgabe.
The lifeguard committed himself fully and completely to his task.
In this phrase, 'Leib' emphasizes physical commitment and presence in devotion to a cause.
Das Schloss zwischen Leib und Arm der Puppe war gebrochen.
The joint between the torso and arm of the doll was broken.
Here, 'Leib' refers to the torso or main body part of a doll, indicating a physical structure.
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