leibhaftig

in the flesh; in person; tangible

English translations

  1. 01

    in person

  2. 02

    personally

  3. 03

    alive and kicking

Word details

German meaning
leibhaftig bedeutet persönlich anwesend oder in körperlicher Form vorhanden.
English meaning
in person, physically present
Synonym
persönlich, wirklich
German example
Der König erschien leibhaftig auf dem Fest.
English example
The king appeared in person at the festival.

Example sentences with “leibhaftig”

  1. Da stand er leibhaftig vor mir. (There he stood, in the flesh, before me.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the emphasis of 'leibhaftig'?

It emphasizes the physical reality of a person's presence, often used when one is surprised or in awe.