posture
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posture
The way a person holds their body, especially the torso and limbs, while standing, sitting, or walking. Good posture is considered important for back health.
Langes Sitzen am Schreibtisch kann zu einer schlechten Körperhaltung führen.
Sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to poor posture.
This word is a compound of 'der Körper' (the body) and 'die Haltung' (posture). So it literally describes the posture of the body.
Yoga kann helfen, die eigene Körperhaltung besser wahrzunehmen.
Yoga can help you become more aware of your own posture.
'Körperhaltung' (posture) is often described with certain adjectives. Common combinations are: 'eine gute/schlechte Körperhaltung' (good/poor posture), 'eine aufrechte/gerade Körperhaltung' (upright/straight posture), or 'eine krumme/gebeugte Körperhaltung' (crooked/bent posture).
Achte auf eine aufrechte Körperhaltung, wenn du am Computer arbeitest.
Pay attention to an upright posture when you work at the computer.
In connection with 'Körperhaltung' (posture), verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'verbessern' (to improve), 'korrigieren' (to correct), or the expression 'auf etwas achten' (to pay attention to something) are often used.
Man sollte regelmäßig auf seine Körperhaltung achten.
You should regularly pay attention to your posture.
