Hebrew · Body & Health
גוף
guf
Body
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
The whole physical structure of a person.
Example
ספורט מחזק את הגוף.
Sport strengthens the body.
Etymology
The term 'גוף' (guf) translates to 'body' and comes from a root that signifies material and physical forms. Its use has persisted across various contexts involving physicality.
How & Where It’s Used
'גוף' is used in both formal and informal contexts, including discussions about health and physicality in spoken and written Hebrew.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in various philosophical texts, including discussions on the body in relation to spirituality and morality.