Body Parts

Body Parts in Igbo Language:

Head:

• Isi (EE-SEE)

Face:

• Ihú (EE-HUE)

Eyes:

• Anyá (AHN-YAH)

Ears:

• Ntị̀ (IN-tih)

Nose:

• Ímí (EE-MEE)

Throat:

• Ákpị̀rị́ (AHK-pee-REE)

Chin:

• Àgbà (ahg-bah)

Neck:

• Olú (OH-LOO)

Shoulders:

• Úbú (OO-BOO)

Chest:

• Ugwùlùgwù (ooh-gwoo-loo-gwoo)

Waist:

• Úkwù (OO-kwoo)

Arms:

• Ihü áká (EE-HUE AH-KAH)

Wrists:

• Nkwekọ áká (nn-kweh-koh AH-KAH)

Fingers:

• Mkpị́sị́ áká (mm-KPEE-SEE AH-KAH)

Hands:

• Áká (AH-KAH)

Elbow:

• Ǹkù áká (in-koo AH-KAH)

Buttocks:

• Ị́kẹ̀ (EE-keh)

Thigh:

• Àkpàtà (ahk-pah-tah)

Knee:

• Íkpèrè (EEK-peh-reh)

Legs:

• Úkwụ (OO-KOOH)

Foot:

• Ọ̀kpà (oh-k-pah)

Note: Practice the pronunciation of these Igbo words to become more familiar with the language.

Challenge: Try singing ‘Head, shoulders, knees and toes’ in Igbo.