Learn and Practice Arabic Body Parts

This interactive course presentation introduces you to various body parts with images and audio pronunciations by native speakers. Click on the audio icons to listen and repeat, and practice using these terms in sentences to describe physical features in Arabic. Share in the comments how you use these words and how this course has helped you!

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Note
رأس	ra’s	Head	In Arabic culture, people usually avoid touching someone’s head, especially children, because it can appear disrespectful.
عين	‘ayn	Eye	People often highlight the eyes in poetry and conversation to express emotions.
أذن	udhun	Ear	People value careful listening in the culture; saying “أصغِ إلى” (‘asghi ila) means “listen carefully.”
أنف	anf	Nose	Smelling food or spices is common in Arab homes; the nose often appears in idioms.
فم	fam	Mouth	Talking and greeting others politely is important; the mouth is central in expressions.
يد	yad	Hand	Hand gestures accompany many expressions; shaking hands is common in formal settings.
ذراع	dhira‘	Arm	People associate arms with strength and support, as in the phrase “ذراع الصديق” (friend’s arm).
ساق	saq	Leg	People often mention legs in proverbs to symbolize walking, effort, or patience.
قدم	qadam	Foot	People treat feet as culturally sensitive; pointing them at someone shows disrespect.
قلب	qalb	Heart	Frequently appears in metaphors for emotions, love, and courage.

Head and Face phrases

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Note
رأسي يؤلمني	ra’si yu’limuni	My head hurts	People often mention headaches, and offering tea or rest serves as common advice.
عيني حمراء	‘ayni hamra’	My eye is red	People pay close attention to eye health and irritation, viewing eyes as a window to overall well-being.
فمي جاف	fami jaf	My mouth is dry	People often mention dry mouth when drinking tea or using herbal remedies.

Hands and Arms sentences

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Note
يدي باردة	yadi barida	My hand is cold	Expressing physical sensations is normal in casual conversations.
ذراعي ضعيفة	dhira‘i da‘ifa	My arm is weak	Arms symbolize strength; weakness can indicate illness or tiredness.
اغسل يديك	ighsil yadayk	Wash your hands	Hygiene plays a key role, especially before meals and prayers.

Legs and Feet expressions

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Note
ساقي تؤلمني	saqi tu’limuni	My leg hurts	People often treat leg pain with rest or massage and commonly share their symptoms with friends or family.
قدمي متعبة	qadami mut‘abba	My feet are tired	Feet endure long walking; resting feet is culturally significant after work or prayer.
امشِ بحذر	imshi bihadhar	Walk carefully	People often advise caution, especially in crowded streets and markets.

Common Heart and Emotions phrases

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Note
قلبي سعيد	qalbi sa‘id	My heart is happy	Expressing emotions is common; “heart” is a central metaphor in Arabic poetry.
قلبي حزين	qalbi hazin	My heart is sad	Showing empathy is culturally important; sharing feelings is encouraged among close friends.
أحبك من قلبي	uhibbuka min qalbi	I love you from my heart	People often link deep expressions of love to the heart, using them frequently in literature and everyday speech.

Tips for Learning:

Practice pronunciation daily using transliterations.
Use simple sentences to describe your body and feelings.
Note gestures and cultural norms when talking about body parts.
Label body parts on yourself or in drawings to memorize faster.
Repeat the most important phrases in context, such as “اغسل يديك” before meals or prayer.

More examples:

رأس (Ra’s) – Head
شعر (Sha‘r) – Hair
عين (ʿAyn) – Eye
أذن (Udhun) – Ear
فم (Famm) – Mouth
يد (Yad) – Hand
ذراع (Dhira‘) – Arm
ساق (Sāq) – Leg
قدم (Qadam) – Foot
ظهر (Ẓahr) – Back
بطن (Baṭn) – Stomach

Summary

By learning Arabic body parts, beginners can describe themselves, talk about health, and communicate effectively in everyday life. Using vocabulary tables, phrases, and cultural context, you can practice confidently and naturally.