Body Parts

1. Enkutuk

   Mouth

   Usage

   Point to your mouth when you describe pain or a problem inside it

   Grammar Note

   A feminine noun; the prefix "en-" is written joined to the word

2. Enkiok

   Ear

   Usage

   Point to your ear when you describe earache or trouble hearing

   Grammar Note

   A feminine noun. It is sometimes written "enkiook", but "enkiok" is the more frequent form

3. Olng'ejep

   Tongue

   Usage

   Stick out your tongue and point when you describe a sore tongue or an odd taste

   Grammar Note

   A masculine noun; the prefix "ol-" is written joined to the word. "olng'ejep le nkima" means a flame (literally a tongue of fire)

4. Olpapita

   Hair

   Usage

   Means hair of the head or body. For head hair only, put it with the word for head

   Grammar Note

   A masculine noun. It is sometimes written "olpapit", but "olpapita" is the more frequent form

5. Olmunyei

   Beard

   Usage

   Means a beard. Useful at a barber when you ask for a shave

   Grammar Note

   A masculine noun; the prefix "ol-" is written joined to the word

6. Olkimojino

   Finger

   Usage

   Use it to show an injured or sore finger. The same word is used for a toe

   Grammar Note

   A masculine noun. It covers both a finger and a toe

7. Olmogirra

   Thumb

   Usage

   Means the thumb; the big toe takes the same word

   Grammar Note

   A masculine noun; the prefix "ol-" is written joined to the word. "rr" is a trilled r

8. Oloito

   Bone

   Usage

   Use it with a gesture when you tell a doctor about a broken bone or bone pain

   Grammar Note

   A masculine noun; the prefix "ol-" is written joined to the word

9. Osarge

   Blood

   Usage

   The word to use when you report an injury or bleeding

   Grammar Note

   A noun whose prefix "o-" is written joined to the word

10. Oltau

    Heart

    Usage

    Use it with a gesture to the chest for a racing or aching heart. It can also mean the heart as the seat of feelings

    Grammar Note

    A masculine noun; the prefix "ol-" is written joined to the word. It names the organ and also the heart in the sense of feelings

11. Emonyua

    Liver

    Usage

    Use it with a gesture to the right side when you talk about a liver problem

    Grammar Note

    A noun whose prefix "e-" is written joined to the word. It is used for people and animals alike

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