Learning Persian, also known as Farsi, can be exciting and rewarding. Understanding basic vocabulary, such as body parts, is a great way to build your linguistic foundation. In this guide, we will cover the most common words for body parts in Persian, provide their English translations, and include tips for proper pronunciation. 

Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on your skills, this list is valuable for expanding your vocabulary.

Body Parts in Persian and English

The human body vocabulary in Persian includes simple words for day-to-day communication. Let’s dive into these key terms.

Head and Facial Features

The head and face are central to describing someone’s appearance or feelings. Here are some essential terms:

• • سر (Sar) – Head

• • صورت (Soorat) – Face

• • چشم (Cheshm) – Eye

• • گوش (Goosh) – Ear

• • دماغ / بینی (Damāgh / Beeni) – Nose

• • دهان (Dahān) – Mouth

• • لب (Lab) – Lip

• • دندان (Dandān) – Tooth

• • زبان (Zabān) – Tongue

• • چانه (Chāneh) – Chin

• • ابرو (Abroo) – Eyebrow

Pronunciation Tips:

• • Persian vowels are straightforward, but pay attention to “Ch” in چشم, which sounds like “ch” in “chair.”

• • The “Gh” in دماغ is guttural, similar to the French “r.”

Upper Body

These terms cover everything from the neck to the torso:

• • گردن (Gardan) – Neck

• • شانه (Shāneh) – Shoulder

• • بازو (Bāzoo) – Arm

• • دست (Dast) – Hand

• • انگشت (Angosht) – Finger

• • سینه (Sineh) – Chest

• • کمر (Kamar) – Waist

Lower Body

The lower body includes many practical terms used in everyday life:

• • پا (Pā) – Leg or Foot (context-dependent)

• • زان (Zānoo) – Knee

• • انگشت پا (Angosht-e Pā) – Toe

• • مچ پا (Moch-e Pā) – Ankle

• • ران (Rān) – Thigh

• • کف پا (Kaf-e Pā) – Sole

Internal Organs

For more advanced vocabulary, internal organs are essential for discussing health or biology:

• • قلب (Ghalb) – Heart

• • ریه (Ri’yeh) – Lung

• • معده (Me’deh) – Stomach

• • کبد (Kabed) – Liver

• • لوزالمعده (Loz-al-Me’deh) – Pancreas

How do you Say Specific Body Parts in Farsi?

Learning vocabulary is more straightforward when tied to common queries. Below are examples related to specific body parts.

Leg in Farsi

• • The word for leg in Persian is پا (Pā).

• • It’s worth noting that پا can also mean foot, so context is key.

Foot in Farsi

• • Again, پا (Pā) is used for foot, but you can specify with کف پا (Kaf-e Pā) if referring to the sole.

Stomach in Farsi

• • معده (Me’deh) is the formal word for stomach, but شکم (Shekam) is commonly used to refer to the belly in general.

Pancreas in Persian

• • لوزالمعده (Loz-al-Me’deh) is the term for the pancreas, often used in medical or scientific contexts.

Learn Farsi at Danaa School

One of the most effective ways to learn Persian is by enrolling in specialized courses, such as Danaa School’s. They provide structured lessons, cultural insights, and interactive learning experiences to make language acquisition enjoyable. By focusing on essential topics like body parts, you’ll gain the confidence to communicate effectively in Farsi.