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The core of the [[semantic space]] of {{tp|sijelo}} is related to the physical body of [[w:Animacy|animate]] or living beings. It may also refer to the torso specifically, especially when contrasted with the head ({{tp|[[lawa]]}}) or the limbs ({{tp|[[luka]]}}, {{tp|[[noka]]}}). By extension, it can refer to the substanceshape or the formsubstance of aan non-animateinanimate object.

In some contexts, it may also be used to describe the physical as opposed to the non-physical, or animate as opposed to non-animateinanimate. It is sometimes used metaphorically for non-physical representations of the self, such as an online user account.