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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAble-Bodied
/ˈeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a strong, healthy body; physically fit.
"The able-bodied volunteers helped carry the heavy equipment." - 2
Referring to individuals who are not disabled and can perform physical activities.
"In many sports, only able-bodied athletes are allowed to compete."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'able-bodied' originates from Middle English, where 'able' comes from the Old French 'able' meaning 'capable' and 'bodied' derives from the Old English 'bodig', meaning 'body'. The phrase has evolved to describe individuals who are physically fit and capable of performing tasks without physical limitations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Able-Bodied" is said worldwide
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valide
Transliteration: valide
"Les bénévoles valides ont aidé à transporter l'équipement lourd."
körperlich fit
Transliteration: körperlich fit
"Die körperlich fitten Freiwilligen halfen, die schwere Ausrüstung zu tragen."
abile
Transliteration: abile
"I volontari abili hanno aiutato a trasportare l'attrezzatura pesante."
sano
Transliteration: sano
"Los voluntarios sanos ayudaron a llevar el equipo pesado."
sadio
Transliteration: sadio
"Os voluntários sadios ajudaram a carregar o equipamento pesado."
स्वस्थ
Transliteration: swasth
"स्वस्थ स्वयंसेवकों ने भारी उपकरण ले जाने में मदद की।"
健康的
Transliteration: jiànkāng de
"健康的志愿者帮助搬运重设备。"
건강한
Transliteration: geonganghan
"건강한 자원봉사자들이 무거운 장비를 옮기는 데 도움을 주었습니다."
健康な
Transliteration: kenkōna
"健康なボランティアが重い機材を運ぶのを手伝いました。"
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