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 body¹! Knowing the names for body parts is essential for talking about health, actions, and describing people.

Parts of the Head

Head2	ក្បាល	The top part of your body with your brain and face. Example: "I wear a hat on my head."
Eye3	ភ្នែក	The part of the body you use to see. Example: "I have two eyes."
Ear4	ត្រចៀក	The part of the body you use to hear. Example: "I listen to music with my ears."
Nose5	ច្រមុះ	The part of your face you use to smell. Example: "I can smell flowers with my nose."
Mouth6	មាត់	The part of your face you use to eat and talk. Example: "I eat rice with my mouth."

Arms and Legs

Arm7	ដៃ	The part between your shoulder and your hand. Example: "I carry my bag with my arm."
Hand8	ដៃ	The part at the end of your arm with five fingers. Example: "I write with my hand."
Leg9	ជើង	The part of your body you use to stand and walk. Example: "My legs are tired from walking."
Foot10	ជើង	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

Srey is not feeling well and visits a doctor.

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.

quiz Check Your Understanding

1. Which body part do you use to see?

• a) Ear
• b) Eye
• c) Nose

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Answer: b) Eye

2. You have one foot. Your friend has two ______.

• a) foots
• b) feet
• c) foot

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Answer: b) feet

3. The part at the end of your arm with five fingers is your ______.

• a) hand
• b) foot
• c) leg

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Answer: a) hand

edit 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!

book Lesson Glossary

1. Body (noun) - Khmer: រាងកាយ - The physical structure of a person or animal. ↩
2. Head (noun) - Khmer: ក្បាល - The top part of your body. ↩
3. Eye (noun) - Khmer: ភ្នែក - The part of the body you use to see. ↩
4. Ear (noun) - Khmer: ត្រចៀក - The part of the body you use to hear. ↩
5. Nose (noun) - Khmer: ច្រមុះ - The part of your face you use to smell. ↩
6. Mouth (noun) - Khmer: មាត់ - The part of your face you use to eat and talk. ↩
7. Arm (noun) - Khmer: ដៃ - The part between your shoulder and your hand. ↩
8. Hand (noun) - Khmer: ដៃ - The part at the end of your arm with five fingers. ↩
9. Leg (noun) - Khmer: ជើង - The part of your body you use to stand and walk. ↩
10. Foot (noun) - Khmer: ជើង - The part at the end of your leg that you stand on. The plural is 'feet'. ↩