Discovering the Human Body in Somali
Discovering the Human Body in Somali
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Discovering the Human Body in Somali
What do you already know about the Somali names for body parts?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to name and identify major human body parts in Somali.
Let's Name the Head and Face
Why are these parts important?
Head and Face Parts
Madax - Head Il - Eye San - Nose Af - Mouth
We use these parts to speak, see, breathe, and smell!
Naming the Neck and Chest
Qoor or dhuun means neck. Laab or shaf means chest. How do you use your neck and chest every day?
Arms and Hands
Gacan is the word for arm or hand in Somali. Faro means fingers. Think about all the things you do with your hands!
Legs, Knees, and Feet
Lug means leg. Jilib is knee. Cag is foot. Can you touch your toes? Stand on one leg?
Back and Shoulders
Your back is called dhabarka in Somali. Shoulder is garab. Strong shoulders help you lift things!
Other Useful Words
Timo means hair. Dheg means ear. Ubuc/ Jir means the torso or body. These words help you describe more parts.
Review Quiz
1. Madax = ? 2. Gacan = ? 3. Cag = ?
A. Foot B. Hand/Arm C. Head
Possible Answers
Can you match?
Review Quiz
Can you label these body parts?
Reflection
Which Somali body part names do you remember? Practise by pointing to each part and saying its name aloud.
