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Körperhaar

body hair

noun KOER-per-hahr Rare

Usage Note

Körperhaar is a general term for hair growing on the body other than the scalp, used in dermatology, cosmetology, and body-image discussions. The plural Körperhaare is more common in everyday usage than the singular.

Examples

"Das Körperhaar dient dem Menschen als Schutz vor Kälte und Reibung."

Natural Translation

Body hair serves humans as protection against cold and friction.

Literal Translation

The body-hair serves the human as protection against cold and friction.

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