In this video, I’m excited to share with you a comprehensive guide on body parts in Lebanese Arabic. We’ll delve into various parts of the body, from head to toe, and I’ll teach you how to refer to each of them in our local dialect. Whether it’s your face, arms, or legs, I’ve got it all covered, providing you with the Lebanese terms and their proper pronunciation. I’ll also share some common phrases and sentences to help you understand how these words are used in everyday conversation. So, get ready to enhance your Arabic vocabulary and dive deep into the world of body parts with me!
Transcript:
Hello, guys!
Today, we have another video about body parts and how we refer to each of them.
Body
General: ‘jism’
My body: ‘jismeh’
Your body (for a man): ‘jismak’
Your body (for a woman): ‘jismik’
Your body (for a group of people): ‘jisimkun’
For example, if I want to say, “I’m tired, so my body is feeling sick,” it would be: ‘jismeh 3am youja3neh’. Here, ‘youja3neh’ means “is in pain.”
Face
Eyebrows: ‘7wejib’
Nose: ‘mankhoor’ or ‘minkhar’ (a cute term)
Eye: ‘3ayn’
My eye: ‘3ayne’
Eyelashes: ‘rmoosh’
Mouth: ‘timm’
My mouth: ‘timmeh’
Your mouth (for a man): ‘temmak’
Your mouth (for a woman): ‘timmik’
Your mouth (for a group): ‘timmkoun’
Cheeks
General: ‘khdood’
One cheek: ‘khadd’
Two cheeks: ‘khdood’
Hair
General: ‘sha3r’
For example, “This girl has long hair”: ‘haydeh l benet sha3ra taweel’
“This boy has short hair”: ‘hayda l sabeh sha3ro 2aseer’
Neck and Upper Body
Neck: ‘ra2beh’
Chest: ‘suder’
Shoulders: ‘kteif’
One shoulder: ‘kitif’
Arm: ‘2eed’
Note: Hand is also referred to as ‘2eed’. In fus-ha, arm is “thiraa3”, but in Lebanese, it’s the same.
Midsection
Stomach: ‘me3deh’
Belly: ‘baten’ (as in belly dancing)
Hips: ‘wrak’
Waist: ‘khaser’
Legs
General: ‘ejer’
Two or more legs: ‘ijrein’
Knee: ‘rekbeh’
For example, “Go down on your knees for proposing”: ‘rkaa3’ or ‘rka3eh’
Extremities
Toes: ‘asabe3 el ejrein’ (like fingers of the feet)
Fingers: ‘asabe3’
One finger: ‘isba3’
Head: ‘ras’
For example, “I have a headache”: ‘raseh 3am youja3neh’
Ears: ‘dinein’
One ear: ‘dayneh’
Eyes: ‘3youn’
One eye: ‘3ein’
For instance, “I love you” can be expressed as ‘ya 3youneh’ which translates to “my eyes.” It’s not always romantic. If you ask an old man for directions and thank him, he might reply with ‘ahla ya 3youneh’, meaning “welcome, my eyes.” It’s a form of expression.
Other Features
Mole: ‘shemiyeh’
Teeth: ‘snein’
One tooth: ‘sinn’
Tongue: ‘Lsein’
There’s a dish in Lebanon called “lseineit”, which is the plural of tongue. It’s named so because it contains the tongues of animals, perhaps cows.
Lips: ‘shfeif’
One lip: ‘shiffeh’
Examples
“This girl is so skinny”: ‘haydeh l benet kteer d3eefeh’
“This boy is fat”: ‘hayda l sabeh nasi7’
“This boy is very fat”: ‘ktir nasi7’
Now that you’re familiar with these body parts, study them well. We’ll see you soon!
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I have personally been through a lot,Currently i have found this Tips to Learning Arabic and its an amazing source of learning things for sure according to what i feel.