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# pe

noun abbreviation (PE — physical education)

«pe» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

PE is short for physical education, the school lesson where you do sport, games, gymnastics and exercise. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/#m1)

### In the lessons

In school PE is a subject on the timetable: you change into a PE kit and play games, run, jump and learn about keeping fit and safe. Phrases: «PE lesson», «PE kit», «PE teacher», «in PE».

### Examples

- We have PE on Tuesdays. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/#x1)
- Don't forget your PE kit! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/#x2)
- Our PE teacher is very fit. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/#x3)
- In PE we played basketball. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/#x4)
- I hurt my ankle in PE. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/#x5)
- We do gymnastics in PE this term. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/#x6)
- Bring a water bottle to PE. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/#x7)

### Note

Usually written in capitals: PE (or P.E.), said «pee-ee». In the US it is also called gym or gym class. It is an abbreviation, not a real word; «pe» in lower case is just this abbreviation.

## In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In the Sefer Yetzirah Pe is a double letter with two sounds. It is linked with Mercury, the fifth day and the left ear. In the primary lessons: In school PE is a subject on the timetable: you change into a PE kit and play games, run, jump and learn about keeping fit and safe. Phrases: «PE lesson», «PE kit», «PE teacher», «in PE».

### Examples

- The Seven Double Letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pe, Resh, and Tau have each two sounds associated with theui. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pe/#x1)
- There were formed seven double letters, Beth, Gimel, Daleth, Kaph, Pe, Resh, Tau, each has two voices, either aspirated or softened. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pe/#x2)
- Pe, predominant in power, crowned, combined, and formed Mercury in the Universe, the fifth day of the week, and the left ear in man. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pe/#x3)

### Note

Usually written in capitals: PE (or P.E.), said «pee-ee». In the US it is also called gym or gym class. It is an abbreviation, not a real word; «pe» in lower case is just this abbreviation.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «pe» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pe/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«pe» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/pe.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «pe» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pe/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«pe» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/pe.html) on Mova free.