Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body
Dear Persian students,
In this lesson I am going to teach the names of some parts of body in Persian.
Do you ever find yourself at a loss for words when trying to describe a physical sensation or point out a particular body part in Persian?
In this lesson, we'll be exploring the human body and all of its intricate and fascinating parts.
From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, we'll cover everything you need to know to communicate effectively about your body and those of others in Persian.
We'll also throw in some fun facts and trivia about the human body along the way to keep things interesting.
So, get ready to discover the wonder and complexity of the human form while expanding your Persian vocabulary!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Bathroom, Months of the Year, Math & Reptiles.
Vocabulary List[edit | edit source]
English | Persian |
---|---|
Hand | دست |
Head | سر |
Finger | انگشت |
Eyebrows | ابرو-ابرو ها |
Eyes | چشم- چشم ها |
Nose | بینی-دماغ |
Ear | گوش |
Mouth | دهان |
Elbow | آرنج |
Foot | پا |
Hips | باسن |
Throat | گلو |
Hair | مو |
Penis | آلت تناسلی |
Knee | زانو |
Ankle | مچ پا |
Wrist | مچ دست |
Neck | گردن |
Chin | چانه |
stomach | شكم |
thigh | ران |
Chest | قفسه سينه |
beard | ریش |
cheek | گونه |
eardrum | پرده گوش |
earlobe | لاله گوش |
eyelash | مژه |
eyelid | پلک |
forehead | پیشانی |
jaw | فک |
lip | لب |
nostril | سوراخ بینی |
tongue | زبان |
arm | بازو |
armpit | زیر بغل |
back | کمر |
breast | پستان |
fingernail | ناخن دست |
forearm | ساعد |
knuckle | بند انگشت |
nipple | نوک پستان |
thumb | شست |
palm | کف دست |
ass | باسن |
breast | پستان |
navel or belly button | ناف |
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
here are some interesting facts and cultural aspects related to body parts in Iran:
- Feet are considered the lowest part of the body and are seen as unclean in Iranian culture. It is customary to remove shoes before entering a home, mosque or other sacred places, as a sign of respect and cleanliness.
- The hand is highly respected and considered the most important part of the body in Iranian culture. The right hand is especially important and should be used for eating, shaking hands, and giving and receiving gifts.
- In Iranian culture, the nose is considered a symbol of beauty and is often referred to as the "seat of beauty". Many Persian poems and literature refer to the beauty of the nose, and the art of rhinoplasty (nose job) is very popular in Iran.
- Traditional Iranian medicine places great emphasis on the connection between different parts of the body and their effects on overall health. For example, it is believed that the liver and spleen are connected to emotions such as anger and sadness, while the heart is connected to emotions such as joy and love.
- In Iranian folk medicine, certain parts of the body are believed to have healing properties. For example, the eggshells of a soft-boiled egg are believed to be beneficial for stomach problems, and honey is believed to be good for sore throats and coughs.
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