Vocabulary: Thematic & Topical Vocabulary (A1) - Lesson 4: Body Parts

Lesson 4: Body Parts

Getting to Know Yourself

You have learned about your family, food, and animals. Now, let's learn about something even closer to you: your own body! Knowing the names for body parts is essential for talking about health, actions, and describing people.

Vocabulary

Parts of the Head

• Head (noun) | ក្បាល
  The top part of your body with your brain and face.
  Example: "I wear a hat on my head."
• Eye (noun) | ភ្នែក
  The part of the body you use to see.
  Example: "I have two eyes."
• Ear (noun) | ត្រចៀក
  The part of the body you use to hear.
  Example: "I listen to music with my ears."
• Nose (noun) | ច្រមុះ
  The part of your face you use to smell.
  Example: "I can smell flowers with my nose."
• Mouth (noun) | មាត់
  The part of your face you use to eat and talk.
  Example: "I eat rice with my mouth."

Arms and Legs

• Arm (noun) | ដៃ
  The part between your shoulder and your hand.
  Example: "I carry my bag with my arm."
• Hand (noun) | ដៃ (ត្រឹមកដៃមកចុងម្រាម)
  The part at the end of your arm with five fingers.
  Example: "I write with my hand."
• Leg (noun) | ជើង
  The part of your body you use to stand and walk.
  Example: "My legs are tired from walking."
• Foot (noun) | ជើង (ត្រឹមកជើងមកចុងម្រាម)
  The part at the end of your leg.
  Example: "I wear shoes on my feet."

Usage Note: Irregular Plurals

Usually, we add "-s" to make a plural word (one cup ➞ two cups). But some body parts have a special, irregular plural form!

• one foot ➞ two feet (Correct)
• one foot ➞ two foots (Incorrect)


• one tooth ➞ two teeth (Correct)
• one tooth ➞ two tooths (Incorrect)

At the Doctor's Office

Doctor: Hello Srey, what is the problem today?

Srey: Hello Doctor. My head hurts. And my ears feel hot.

Doctor: I see. Please open your mouth. Ah, yes. Your throat is red.

Srey: My whole body feels tired. My arms and legs feel weak.

Doctor: It sounds like you have a small fever. You need to rest.

Check Your Understanding

1. Which body part do you use to see?
   • a) Ear
   • b) Eye
   • c) Nose
   Answer: b) Eye

2. You have one foot. Your friend has two ______.
   • a) foots
   • b) feet
   • c) foot
   Answer: b) feet

3. The part at the end of your arm with five fingers is your ______.
   • a) hand
   • b) foot
   • c) leg
   Answer: a) hand

Your Mission

1. Point and Say: Point to five different parts of your body and say the English word for each one. (e.g., "This is my nose.")
2. Practice Sentences: Write two sentences using body parts. (e.g., "I use my legs to walk. I write with my right hand.")
3. Sing a Song: Your mission is to learn the "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" song in English. It's a fun way to practice!