Being able to accurately describe the human body is essential for everyday situations, whether you are explaining your symptoms to a doctor or getting clothes tailored. In this lesson, we will expand your vocabulary to cover key features of the torso and the face.
Overall Appearance: Skin and Complexion
When describing someone's complexion or skin, use بشرة (skin/complexion). If someone looks unwell, you might describe their face as شاحب (pale).
| Drinking plenty of water is beneficial for the skin. | شرب الكثير من الماء مفيد للبشرة.shurbu alkathîri mina almâ'i mufîdun lilbashara |
| Her face is definitely very pale. | وجهها شاحب جدا بالتأكيد.wajhuhâ shâhibun jiddan bit-ta'kîd |
The Torso
Key torso vocabulary includes بطن (abdomen) and خصر (waist). You will often see these used alongside general words like ظهر (back) when discussing physical fitness, tailoring, or aches and pains.
| I feel severe pain in my abdomen after dinner. | أشعر بألم شديد في بطني بعد العشاء.ash'uru bi'alamin shadidin fi batni ba'da al'ashâ'i |
| The tailor took my waist measurement to make the new trousers. | أخذ الخياط مقاس خصري كي يصنع البنطال الجديد.akhadha al-khayyâtu maqâsa khasrî kay yasnaa al-bantâla al-jadîda |
| The athlete has a strong back and a narrow waist. | للرياضي ظهر قوي وخصر ضيق.lirriyâdiyyi zahrun qawiyyun wa khasrun dayyiqun. |
The Face and Head
Important terms to know for the face are جبين (forehead), خد (cheek), شفة (lip), and رمش (eyelash). For the mouth and neck area, use لسان (tongue) and حنجرة (throat).
| Open your mouth and put out your tongue, please. | افتح فمك وأخرج لسانك لو سمحت.iftah famaka wa akhrij lisânaka law samaht. |
| My throat hurts me a lot when I speak. | تؤلمني حنجرتي كثيرا عندما أتكلم.tu'limuni hanjarati kathiran 'indama atakallam |
| Wipe your forehead, you look very tired. | امسح جبينك، تبدو متعبا جدا.imsah jabînaka, tabdû mut'aban jiddan |
| His lip swelled after the insect bit him. | انتفخت شفته بعدما لدغته الحشرة.intafakhat shafatuhu badamâ ladaghathu al-hasharah |