Body Parts

1. Mataa

   Head

   Usage

   Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

2. Rifeensa

   Hair

   Usage

   Used at a barber or salon when talking about hair.

3. Fuula

   Face

   Usage

   Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

4. Ija

   Eye

   Usage

   Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

5. Gurra

   Ear

   Usage

   Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

6. Funyaan

   Nose

   Usage

   Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

7. Afaan

   Mouth

   Usage

   Afaan means mouth and also language (Afaan Oromoo, the Oromo language).

8. Ilkaan

   Tooth

   Usage

   Point at the aching tooth while showing this. The same form is used for teeth.

9. Arraba

   Tongue

   Usage

   Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

10. Morma

    Neck

    Usage

    The outside of the neck. For a sore throat use Qoonqoo.

11. Qoonqoo

    Throat

    Usage

    Use for the inside of the throat, e.g. pain when swallowing.

12. Gateettii

    Shoulder

    Usage

    Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

13. Irree

    Arm

    Usage

    Irree means arm and is also used for muscle. The form hirree also occurs.

14. Harka

    Hand

    Usage

    Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

15. Quba

    Finger

    Usage

    Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

16. Qeensa

    Nail

    Usage

    Few dictionary examples exist for this word; a native check is advisable.

17. Laphee

    Chest

    Usage

    Chest pain can be serious; show it to a doctor at once.

18. Garaa

    Belly / stomach

    Usage

    Garaa covers belly and stomach, and is also used for the inner self.

19. Dugda

    Back

    Usage

    For back pain after a long bus ride.

20. Miila

    Foot / leg

    Usage

    Miila covers both foot and leg; point to show which.

21. Jilba

    Knee

    Usage

    Show this at a clinic or pharmacy and point to the part of your own body.

22. Gogaa

    Skin

    Usage

    Gogaa also means hide or leather.

23. Lafee

    Bone

    Usage

    Use when you suspect a fracture and want an X-ray.

24. Dhiiga

    Blood

    Usage

    For bleeding or blood tests.

25. Onnee

    Heart

    Usage

    For explaining a heart condition.

26. Tiruu

    Liver

    Usage

    It cannot be pointed at; show the word itself to explain a condition.

27. Kalee

    Kidney

    Usage

    It cannot be pointed at; show the word itself. The same spelling has other meanings, so use it in a medical context.

28. Somba

    Lung

    Usage

    Useful when explaining breathing trouble.

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