Learning the names of the parts of the face in Arabic is essential for describing people, learning about anatomy, and improving your language skills. Our interactive course presentation introduces you to different facial features with images and audio pronunciations by native speakers. Click on the audio icons to listen and repeat, and practice using these terms to describe facial features in Arabic. Share in the comments how you use these words and how this course has helped you!
Transliterations and examples:
- وجه (Wajh) – Face
- عين (ʿAyn) – Eye
- أنف (Anf) – Nose
- فم (Famm) – Mouth
- أذن (Udhun) – Ear
- حاجب (Ḥājib) – Eyebrow
- شعر (Shaʿr) – Hair
- خد (Khadd) – Cheek
- ذقن (Dhiqn) – Chin
- لسان (Lisān) – Tongue
Why Learning Face Vocabulary Matters
Face vocabulary is essential for beginners because it allows you to:
- Talk about yourself and others
- Describe feelings, health, and daily routines
- Recognize words in children’s books, beginner lessons, and simple stories
Starting with face vocabulary builds confidence and helps beginners quickly form useful sentences.
Face Parts Vocabulary
Here’s a complete list of face parts in Arabic. Each table is a sub-section to make learning easier.
1. Basic Face Parts
| Arabic | Transliteration | Translation | Cultural Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| وجه | wajh | face | Frequently used in introductions and descriptions. |
| رأس | ra’s | head | Common in health, anatomy, and everyday conversation. |
| جبين | jabeen | forehead | Often appears in poetry and descriptive texts. |
| عين | ayn | eye | Appears in idioms and daily conversation. |
| عيون | uyun | eyes | Plural form; often used in storytelling. |
| أذن | udhun | ear | Common in lessons and instructions. |
| أذنان | udhnan | two ears | Demonstrates dual form in Arabic grammar. |
| أنف | anf | nose | Useful in health and descriptive phrases. |
| فم | fum | mouth | MSA word for “mouth,” used in formal and beginner contexts. |
| شفة | shafah | lip | Appears in beauty descriptions. |
| شفتان | shafatan | two lips | Shows dual form in grammar. |
| لسان | lisan | tongue | Common in expressions about speech. |
| أسنان | asnan | teeth | Used in hygiene, health, and daily routines. |
| خد | khadd | cheek | Commonly used in descriptions and stories. |
| ذقن | dhaqan | chin | Found in both descriptive and narrative contexts. |
| حاجب | hajib | eyebrow | Appears in emotional expressions. |
| حواجب | hawajib | eyebrows | Plural form, often used in stories and lessons. |
| رموش | rumush | eyelashes | Associated with beauty and physical description. |
| شعر | sha’r | hair | Essential for descriptions of appearance. |
| شارب | sharib | mustache | Frequently used in adult descriptions. |
| لحية | lihyah | beard | Appears in formal and descriptive contexts. |
2. Simple Identification Sentences
| Arabic | Transliteration | Translation | Cultural Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| هذا وجهي | hadha wajhi | This is my face | Beginner-friendly phrase for self-introduction. |
| هذا رأسي | hadha ra’si | This is my head | Used to identify body parts. |
| هذه عيني | hadhihi ayni | This is my eye | Simple pointing phrase for learners. |
| هذه أذني | hadhihi udhni | This is my ear | Ideal for classroom exercises. |
| هذا أنفي | hadha anfi | This is my nose | Frequently used in lessons for children. |
| هذا فمي | hadha fumi | This is my mouth | Common beginner phrase. |
| هذه شفتاي | hadhihi shafatay | These are my lips | Illustrates plural/dual form for beginners. |
| هذا خدي | hadha khaddi | This is my cheek | Simple descriptive phrase. |
| هذا ذقني | hadha dhaqni | This is my chin | Beginner identification sentence. |
| هذا جبهتي | hadha jabeenati | This is my forehead | Frequently used in lessons. |
3. Everyday Sentences Using Face Vocabulary
| Arabic | Transliteration | Translation | Cultural Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| أغسل وجهي كل صباح | aghsil wajhi kulla sabah | I wash my face every morning | Common daily routine instruction. |
| أنظف أسناني مرتين يوميا | unadhdhif asnani marratayn yawmiyyan | I brush my teeth twice a day | Frequently taught in hygiene lessons. |
| أسناني تؤلمني | asnani tu’limuni | My teeth hurt | Useful for describing pain or visiting a doctor. |
| عيني تتعب اليوم | ayni tatab alyawm | My eye feels tired today | Practical health-related phrase for beginners. |
| أفتح فمي | aftah fumi | I open my mouth | Often used in dental and health instructions. |
| ألمس أنفي | almis anfi | I touch my nose | Beginner-friendly phrase in instructions and classroom activities. |
| أرفع حاجبي عندما أتعجب | arfa’u hajibi eindama ata’ajjab | I raise my eyebrow when I feel surprised | Teaches connection between language and body gestures. |
4. Combined Daily Practice Sentences
| Arabic | Transliteration | Translation | Cultural Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| هذا وجهي، هذه عيناي، وأذني | hadha wajhi, hadhihi aynay, wa udhni | This is my face, my eyes, and my ear | Great for pointing practice and memory exercises. |
| أغسل وجهي وأفتح فمي كل صباح | aghsil wajhi wa aftah fumi kulla sabah | I wash my face and open my mouth every morning | Useful routine phrase for daily practice. |
| أنظف أسناني، ألمس أنفي، وأرفع حاجبي | unadhdhif asnani, almis anfi, wa arfa’u hajibi | I brush my teeth, touch my nose, and raise my eyebrow | Combines multiple actions to reinforce vocabulary. |
Final Tips for Beginners
- Repeat each word aloud with its transliteration to build pronunciation confidence.
- Use the example sentences in daily routines to remember vocabulary more quickly.
- Point to each face part while saying the word—this visual connection helps memory.
- Review the tables regularly to strengthen both vocabulary and sentence usage.
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