pe
word
Definition
PE stands for Physical Education, a school subject where students exercise, play sports, and learn about staying healthy.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized as it is an abbreviation. Common in British and other varieties of English; in American English, 'gym' or 'phys ed' is also used. Typically refers to a subject in school, not exercise in general.
Spanish: educación físicaPortuguese (BR): educação físicaPortuguese (PT): educação físicaChinese (Simplified): 体育课Chinese (Traditional): 體育課Hindi: शारीरिक शिक्षाArabic: التربية البدنيةBengali: শারীরিক শিক্ষা - পিই (PE)Russian: физкультура - Физическая культура (ФК)Japanese: 体育（PE）Vietnamese: Thể dục - PEKorean: 체육 - PETurkish: Beden Eğitimi - PEUrdu: پی ای (جسمانی تعلیم)Indonesian: Pendidikan Jasmani - PE
Example Sentences
We have PE every Wednesday at school.
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My favorite subject is PE.
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We play basketball in PE class.
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I forgot my sneakers for PE again.
natural
Did you see the new teacher for PE?
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Honestly, PE is the only class I look forward to.
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