Learn Human Body Parts with Everyday Vocabulary, Example Sentences, and Practice Exercises

Learning the names of body parts is one of the first steps in mastering Romanized Manipuri (Meiteilon). Whether you are introducing yourself, visiting a doctor, talking about your health, teaching children, or simply expanding your vocabulary, knowing body part names will help you communicate more naturally.

In this lesson, you will learn common body parts in Romanized Manipuri, simple example sentences, useful daily expressions, and practice exercises to improve your learning.

Why Learn Body Parts?

Knowing body part vocabulary helps you:

• Describe yourself and others.
• Explain pain or illness.
• Understand health-related conversations.
• Learn new vocabulary faster.
• Build confidence in everyday speaking.

Head and Face Vocabulary

Upper Body

Lower Body

Internal Body Parts

Example Sentences

Head

Ei kokna nungsi.

(My head hurts.)

Eye

Eigi mit ani lei.

(I have two eyes.)

Ear

Nangna eigi na khangde?

(Can you hear me?)

Nose

Eigi naton phajai.

(My nose is fine.)

Mouth

Khunna wari hairu.

(Speak with your mouth.)

Teeth

Wa seng-u.

(Brush your teeth.)

Hand

Khut seng-u.

(Wash your hands.)

Finger

Khut khuding asi macha ni.

(This finger is small.)

Leg

Khongna nungsi.

(My leg hurts.)

Foot

Khong seng-u.

(Wash your feet.)

Useful Daily Expressions

Khut seng-u.
(Wash your hands.)

Wa seng-u.
(Brush your teeth.)

Mit khang-u.
(Open your eyes.)

Khun thaj-u.
(Open your mouth.)

Na taru.
(Listen carefully.)

Kok hing-u.
(Protect your head.)

Visiting a Doctor

Eigi kok nungsi.
(My head hurts.)

Eigi mit nungsi.
(My eyes hurt.)

Eigi khong nungsi.
(My leg hurts.)

Eigi khut nungsi.
(My hand hurts.)

Ee chatli.
(I am bleeding.)

Doctor, mateng pangbiyu.
(Doctor, please help me.)

Mini Conversation

Person A:

Nang karamba oina leite?

Person B:

Ei phajare, adubu eigi kok nungsi.

Person A:

Doctor-da chatlu.

Person B:

Houjik chatkani.

Body Parts Used Every Day

Mitna yum yengi.

(The eyes see.)

Nana khudongchaba tare.

(The ears hear.)

Khunna wari hai.

(The mouth speaks.)

Khutna thabak toui.

(The hands work.)

Khongna chatli.

(The legs walk.)

Learning Tips

• Learn five body parts every day.
• Point to each body part while saying its name.
• Repeat the words aloud three to five times.
• Practice using complete sentences instead of single words.
• Review the vocabulary every week.

Practice Exercise 1

Match the words.

Head → _______

Eye → _______

Hand → _______

Leg → _______

Nose → _______

Choices:

Mit

Khut

Kok

Khong

Naton

Practice Exercise 2

Fill in the blanks.

1. Eigi _______ nungsi. (Head)
2. _______ seng-u. (Hands)
3. Wa _______. (Brush your teeth.)
4. Eigi _______ ani lei. (Eyes)
5. Eigi _______ nungsi. (Leg)

Practice Exercise 3

Translate into Romanized Manipuri.

1. My head hurts.
2. Wash your hands.
3. Brush your teeth.
4. I have two eyes.
5. My leg hurts.

Practice Exercise 4

Answer in Romanized Manipuri.

1. Kari-na yengi?
2. Kari-na wari hai?
3. Kari-na chatli?
4. Kari-na tare?
5. Kari-na thabak toui?

Quick Vocabulary Review

• Kok – Head
• Sam – Hair
• Mai – Face
• Mit – Eye
• Na – Ear
• Naton – Nose
• Khun – Mouth
• Wa – Teeth
• Lei – Tongue
• Ngak – Neck
• Puk – Shoulder
• Khut – Hand
• Khut Khuding – Finger
• Thamoi – Chest / Heart (depending on context)
• Tung – Back
• Khong – Leg / Foot (context determines meaning)
• Khongkhud – Knee
• Khong Khuding – Toe
• Ee – Blood
• Saruk – Bone
• Un – Skin

Learning body part names is an essential step in building your Romanized Manipuri vocabulary. These words are used every day at home, school, work, and during conversations about health. Practice saying each word aloud, use the example sentences in daily conversations, and complete the exercises regularly. With consistent practice, you’ll quickly become more comfortable speaking Romanized Manipuri.

Keep learning one topic at a time, and your vocabulary will grow naturally.

Happy Learning! Learn Manipuri, One Word at a Time.