Language/Standard-arabic/Vocabulary/Body
Hi Standard Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Standard Arabic vocabulary related to the body. Knowing the words for body parts is essential for any language learner. It will help you to communicate better and understand what people are saying. Let's get started!
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Head[edit | edit source]
The head is the part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Here are some words related to the head in Standard Arabic:
| Standard Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| رأس | raʔs | head |
| عين | ʕayn | eye |
| أذن | ʔaðn | ear |
| أنف | ʔanf | nose |
| فم | fam | mouth |
Face[edit | edit source]
The face is the front part of the head. It includes the eyes, nose, and mouth. Here are some words related to the face in Standard Arabic:
| Standard Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| وجه | waǧh | face |
| شفتان | šaftān | cheeks |
| ذقن | ḏaqn | chin |
| عيون | ʕayyūn | eyes |
| أنفاس | ʔanfās | nostrils |
Neck[edit | edit source]
The neck is the part of the body between the head and the shoulders. Here are some words related to the neck in Standard Arabic:
| Standard Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| عنق | ʕanq | neck |
| عنقود | ʕanqūd | Adam's apple |
| حنجرة | ḥanǧra | throat |
| حلق | ḥalaq | larynx |
| رقبة | raqba | nape |
Shoulders[edit | edit source]
The shoulders are the part of the body between the neck and the arms. Here are some words related to the shoulders in Standard Arabic:
| Standard Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| كتف | katf | shoulder |
| بطن | baṭn | chest |
| عضلات | ʕaḍlāt | muscles |
| عضو | ʕaḍw | joint |
| عصب | ʕaṣb | nerve |
Arms[edit | edit source]
The arms are the part of the body between the shoulders and the hands. Here are some words related to the arms in Standard Arabic:
| Standard Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| كتف | katf | arm |
| كف | kaf | forearm |
| ذراع | ḏarāʕ | elbow |
| يد | yad | hand |
| إبرة | ʔibr | tendon |
Hands[edit | edit source]
The hands are the part of the body between the arms and the fingers. Here are some words related to the hands in Standard Arabic:
| Standard Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| إصبع | ʔiṣbaʕ | finger |
| إبهام | ʔibhām | thumb |
| كف | kaf | palm |
| ظفر | ẓafr | nail |
| شفرة | šafra | knuckle |
That's it for this lesson! We have learned the most important Standard Arabic vocabulary related to the body. Knowing these words will help you to communicate better and understand what people are saying.
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