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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPhysical Labor
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl ˈleɪ.bɚ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Work that requires physical effort and is often associated with manual tasks.
"Many people find physical labor to be rewarding, as it provides a sense of accomplishment." - 2
A category of work that typically involves manual skills and physical exertion.
"Jobs in construction and agriculture are prime examples of physical labor."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'physical' originates from the Greek word 'physikos', meaning 'natural', while 'labor' comes from the Latin 'laborare', meaning 'to work'. The combination reflects the historical context of manual work that requires physical effort, evolving through industrialization to encompass various forms of manual employment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Physical Labor" is said worldwide
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Travail physique
Transliteration: Tra-vail fiz-ik
"Le travail physique est souvent épuisant mais gratifiant."
Körperliche Arbeit
Transliteration: Kör-per-li-che Ar-bait
"Körperliche Arbeit kann sehr anstrengend sein."
Lavoro fisico
Transliteration: La-vo-ro fi-si-co
"Il lavoro fisico è importante per la salute."
Trabajo físico
Transliteration: Tra-ba-jo fi-si-co
"El trabajo físico puede ser muy gratificante."
Trabalho físico
Transliteration: Tra-ba-lho fi-si-co
"O trabalho físico é essencial em muitas profissões."
शारीरिक श्रम
Transliteration: Shaaririk shram
"शारीरिक श्रम से स्वास्थ्य में सुधार होता है।"
体力劳动
Transliteration: Tǐlì láodòng
"体力劳动对身体健康有益。"
신체 노동
Transliteration: Sinche nodong
"신체 노동은 건강에 좋습니다."
肉体労働
Transliteration: Nikutai roudou
"肉体労働は体に良い影響を与えます。"
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