Body Parts (Pww-sa)
Learn the names of body parts and basic health phrases.
Knowing body parts is useful for medical situations or describing people.
Head & Face
| English | Mara |
|---|---|
| Head | Lu |
| Hair | Sami |
| Eye | Mo |
| Nose | Phanku |
| Mouth | Paka |
| Ear | Naho |
| Tooth | Hâ |
Body & Limbs
| English | Mara |
|---|---|
| Hand/Arm | Ku |
| Leg/Foot | Phei / Pheilâ |
| Stomach | Chhutu |
| Back | Khnang |
| Chest | Kih |
Health Phrases
- Ei lu a pasâ. (My head hurts / I have a headache.)
- Lu (Head) + Pasâ (Pain/Sick).
- Ei chhutu a pasâ. (My stomach hurts.)
- Ei ku a khaw. (My hand is broken/injured.)
Practice
- Touch your head and say “Lu”.
- Touch your ear and say “Naho”.
- Mime a headache and say “Ei lu a pasâ.”