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bodysuit
A one-piece, tight-fitting garment for the upper body that is usually fastened at the crotch. It is worn mainly by women and babies.
Unter dem durchsichtigen Hemd trug sie einen schwarzen Body.
Under the see-through shirt, she was wearing a black bodysuit.
'Body' is a loanword from English. In German, however, it is not used for every kind of body, but has become focused on two specific meanings: a particular item of clothing and the trained human body.
Für Babys sind Bodys sehr praktische Kleidungsstücke.
For babies, bodysuits are very practical items of clothing.
You can easily recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about clothing, fashion, or babies, the garment is meant. If people are talking about fitness, sports, or appearance, the human body is meant.
Sie kaufte einen neuen Body für ihre Yoga-Stunden.
She bought a new bodysuit for her yoga classes.
Using 'Body' for the human body is colloquial and typical of the fitness and lifestyle world. In a neutral or formal context, you would say 'Körper' (body).
Viele Leute im Fitnessstudio arbeiten hart an ihrem Body für den Sommer.
Many people at the gym work hard on their body for the summer.
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'der Körper' and 'der Body' can both mean the human body. 'Körper' is the normal German word and fits in almost all situations, for example at the doctor’s office, in everyday life, or in class. 'Body' is colloquial and sounds more modern or connected to fitness, training, and appearance. Learners may confuse the words because 'Body' is familiar from English. In German, however, 'Body' is not always appropriate: in neutral or medical situations, it is better to say 'Körper'. Also, 'der Body' can also be a piece of clothing.
Im Fitnessstudio trainiert Max viel für seinen Body.
At the gym, Max trains a lot for his body.
Nach dem langen Lauf braucht mein Körper eine Pause.
After the long run, my body needs a break.