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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesforma fisica
Pronunciation / Transliteration: forma fìzika
"Mantenersi in buona forma fisica richiede impegno costante."
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The condition of being physically fit and healthy, often achieved through proper nutrition and exercise.
"Regular cardiovascular training and strength exercises are essential for maintaining overall physical fitness." - 2
The quality of being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or task.
"The committee evaluated the candidate's fitness for the leadership position."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'fit' (meaning suitable or well-adjusted, stemming from Middle English and ultimately Old Norse) combined with the nominal suffix '-ness'. Originally denoting suitability or the quality of being appropriate in the 16th century, the term evolved in the late 19th and 20th centuries to specifically describe bodily health, physical conditioning, and biological adaptation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fitness" is said worldwide
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forme physique
Transliteration: form fízik
"Il fait beaucoup de sport pour maintenir sa forme physique."
Fitness
Transliteration: fɪtnɛs
"Regelmäßiges Training verbessert die allgemeine Fitness."
forma fisica
Transliteration: forma fìzika
"Mantenersi in buona forma fisica richiede impegno costante."
condición física
Transliteration: kondiˈsjon ˈfisika
"El ejercicio regular es fundamental para una buena condición física."
aptidão física
Transliteration: aptiˈdɐ̃w ˈfizikɐ
"A prática de esportes melhora a aptidão física."
स्वास्थ्य और तंदुरुस्ती
Transliteration: swasthya aur tandurusti
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"अच्छे स्वास्थ्य और तंदुरुस्ती के लिए व्यायाम जरूरी है।"
健身
Transliteration: jiànshēn
Script: 中文汉字
"保持良好的健身习惯对健康很重要。"
체력
Transliteration: cheryeok
Script: 한국어 한글
"규칙적인 운동은 체력을 향상시킨다."
フィットネス
Transliteration: fittonesu
Script: 日本語
"毎日のフィットネスが健康維持に役立ちます。"
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