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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.
figure
'die Figur' and 'die Körperhaltung' both have to do with the body, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Figur' describes the outer shape of a body, for example whether someone appears slim, strong, or athletic. 'Körperhaltung' describes how someone holds their body, for example straight, hunched, or relaxed. The words can be confused because both are noticeable in a person's appearance. For body shape, use 'Figur'. For the way someone sits, stands, or walks, use 'Körperhaltung'.
Die Ärztin sagt, dass eine gerade Körperhaltung gut für den Rücken ist.
The doctor says that straight posture is good for the back.
Nach vielen Monaten Training hat sie eine sportliche Figur.
After many months of training, she has an athletic figure.