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Understanding body parts vocabulary is essential for every Nepali learner. This knowledge is useful for daily conversations, visiting the doctor, describing people, understanding anatomy, and communicating health concerns with people in Nepal. Master these terms to confidently discuss physical features and health matters.
Study these body part words in three languages. Each row displays English, Romanized Nepali, and Nepali script. These are words you’ll use when describing physical features or discussing health.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script |
| Head | Taauko | टाउको |
| Hair | Kapaal | कपाल |
| Eye | Aankha | आँखा |
| Nose | Naak | नाक |
| Mouth | Mukh | मुख |
| Teeth | Daant | दाँत |
| Tongue | Jibro | जिब्रो |
| Ear | Kaan | कान |
| Cheek | Gaala | गाला |
| Lips | Oth | ओठ |
| Eyebrows | Aankhibhaun | आँखिभाउन |
| Neck | Ghaanti | घाँती |
| Shoulder | Kaandh | काँध |
| Elbow | Kuhino | कुहिनो |
| Arm/Hand | Haat/Paakhura | हात/पाखुरा |
| Wrist | Naadi | नाडी |
| Finger | Aunla | अउँला |
| Thumb | Auntho | औँठो |
| Chest | Chhati | छाती |
| Back | Dhaand | ढाँड |
| Stomach | Pet | पेट |
| Waist | Kammar | कम्मर |
| Knee | Ghunda | घुँडा |
| Leg | Khutta | खुट्टा |
| Toe | Khuttako Aunla | खुट्टाको अउँला |
| Hip | Nitamba | निटम्बा |
| Thigh | Jaangh/Thigra | जाँघ/ठिग्रा |
| Navel | Naaito/Nabhi | नाइतो/नाभि |
Pro Tip: Many body parts can be pluralized by adding -haru to the end. For example: Aankha (eye) → Aankhaharu (eyes), Haat (hand) → Haatharu (hands). Practice using both singular and plural forms.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script |
| Brain | Dimaag | दिमाग |
| Heart | Mutu | मुटु |
| Liver | Kalejol | कलेजोल |
| Lungs | Phokso | फोक्सो |
| Blood | Ragat | रगत |
| Kidney | Mirgaula | मिर्गौला |
| Stomach | Pet | पेट |
| Bone | Haddi | हड्डी |
Use these sentences to describe physical features, express health concerns, or discuss body-related topics. Each row shows English, Romanized Nepali, and Nepali script.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script |
| I have a headache. | Mero tauko dukheko chha. | मेरो टाउको दुखेको छ। |
| I have two eyes. | Mero dui aankha chhan. | मेरो दुई आँखा छन्। |
| Her hair is long. | Unko kapaal laamo chha. | उनको कपाल लामो छ। |
| His nose is beautiful. | Usko naak ramro chha. | उसको नाक रमरो छ। |
| You have small ears. | Timro kaanharu saana chhan. | तिम्रो काँनहरु सानो छन्। |
| Don’t open your mouth. | Timi aafno mukh na khola. | तिमी आफ्नो मुख न खोला। |
| I brush my teeth everyday. | Ma harek din daant maajhchhu. | म हरेक दिन दाँत माजछु। |
| Show me your tongue. | Malaai timro jibro dekhaau. | मलाई तिम्रो जिब्रो देखाउ। |
| Her cheeks are red. | Unko gaala raato chha. | उनको गाला राति छ। |
| Her lips are pink. | Unko oth gulaabi chha. | उनको ओठ गुलाबी छ। |
| My neck is hurting. | Mero ghaanti dukhiraheko chha. | मेरो घाँती दुखिराहेको छ। |
| Raise your arm/hand. | Aafno haat uthaau. | आफ्नो हात उठाउ। |
| My elbow is hurting. | Mero kuhino dukheko chha. | मेरो कुहिनो दुखेको छ। |
| I have ten fingers. | Mero das ota aunla chhann. | मेरो दस ओटा अउँला छन्। |
| My thumb is swollen. | Mero auntho sunnieko chha. | मेरो औँठो सुन्निएको छ। |
| He has a strong chest. | Usko chhati baliyo chha. | उसको छाती बलिओ छ। |
| My back hurts. | Mero dhaand dukhchha. | मेरो ढाँड दुख्छ। |
| My stomach is full. | Mero pet bharieko chha. | मेरो पेट भरिएको छ। |
| He has strong legs. | Uska khuttaharu baliya chhan. | उसका खुट्टाहरु बलिया छन्। |
| Use your brain. | Timro dimaag prayog gara. | तिम्रो दिमाग प्रयोग गरा। |
Practice Activity: Describe a family member or friend using body part vocabulary. Practice making your own sentences about physical features.
Study these natural conversations about body parts, health, and physical descriptions. Perfect for understanding how to discuss these topics in everyday situations.
My head hurts.
Mero taauko dukhiraheko chha.
मेरो टाउको दुखिराहेको छ।
You should rest and drink some water.
Timi aaram gara ra paani piu.
तिमी आराम गरा र पानी पिउ।
I cut my finger while cooking.
Maile khaana banaaudaa aunla katey.
मैले खाना बनाउँदा अउँला काटे।
Oh no! Did you clean it properly?
Oh ho! Timile raamrari safaa garyouke?
ओह हो! तिमीले रामरारी सफा गर्योके?
She has long hair and blue eyes.
Unko kapaal laamo ra nilo aankha chhan.
उनको कपाल लामो र नीलो आँखा छन्।
Wow! She must be beautiful.
Wah! Uni dherai sundar hunuparchha.
वाह! उनी धेरै सुन्दर हुनुपर्छ।
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Dherai khaanaa ko kaaran mero pet dukhyo.
धेरै खाना को कारण मेरो पेट दुख्यो।
You should eat light for a few days.
Timiley kehi dinlaai halkaa khana khau.
तिमीले केही दिनलाई हल्का खाना खाउ।
How’s your arm? Did it hurt you yesterday?
Timro haat kasto chha? Hijo dukhyo ki?
तिम्रो हात कस्तो छ? हिजो दुख्यो कि?
It’s better now, thanks.
Ahile raamro chha, dhanyabaad.
अहिले रामरो छ, धन्यवाद।
Practice Activity: Role-play these conversations with a partner. Pay attention to proper body part pronunciation and natural dialogue flow. Record yourself and listen for clarity.
Mastering body part vocabulary is essential for describing people, discussing health concerns, understanding medical instructions, and having natural conversations in Nepali. Practice these words regularly to build confidence.
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Principle 01
Learn Singular & Plural
Practice both singular and plural forms. Most body parts become plural by adding -haru (aankha → aankhaharu). |
Principle 02
Use in Context
Use these words in real sentences when describing people or discussing health. Practical use improves retention. |
Principle 03
Practice Pronunciation
Say the words aloud repeatedly. Proper pronunciation is key to being understood in real conversations. |
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