pe

Everyday

PE is short for physical education, the school lesson where you do sport, games, gymnastics and exercise. tree →

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 →
• Don't forget your PE kit! tree →
• Our PE teacher is very fit. tree →
• In PE we played basketball. tree →
• I hurt my ankle in PE. tree →
• We do gymnastics in PE this term. tree →
• Bring a water bottle to PE. tree →

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 →
• 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 →
• 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 →

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.