Parts of the Body in Tagalog
Learn the parts of the body in Tagalog with clear English translations and build your Filipino vocabulary in a simple, natural way. This lesson is great for Filipino language learners, students, travelers, healthcare trainees, and anyone who wants to talk about the human body comfortably in Tagalog.
You’ll find the Tagalog words for the head, arms, legs, hands, feet, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and many other essential body parts—explained in everyday, practical contexts. These terms make it easier to describe your body, talk about health, communicate with medical staff, or discuss physical activities in Filipino.
With this list, you can strengthen your Filipino language skills, learn how native speakers refer to different body parts, and expand your vocabulary for conversations, school, travel, or healthcare situations. It’s a helpful, go-to resource for anyone studying Tagalog.
Watch this Tagalog lesson and learn the names of parts of the body in Filipino with simple English translations and correct pronunciation. This video introduces common Filipino words for body parts, such as kamay (hand), paa (foot), braso (arm), dibdib (chest), and more, explained in a way that beginners can easily follow.
List of Tagalog Words for Parts of the Body
| Tagalog Word | English |
|---|---|
| katawan | body |
| leeg | neck |
| lalamunan | throat |
| batok | nape |
| balikat | shoulder |
| dibdib | chest |
| likod | back |
| gulugod | spine |
| tagiliran | side of the body |
| tadyang | ribs |
| kili-kili | underarm |
| braso | arm |
| siko | elbow |
| bisig | forearm |
| kamay | hand |
| daliri | finger |
| kuko | nail |
| pulso | pulse |
| palad | palm |
| tiyan | stomach |
| baywang | waist |
| balakang | hips |
| puwet | buttocks |
| singit | groin |
| hita | thigh |
| tuhod | knee |
| alak-alakan | back of the knee |
| binti | leg |
| bukong-bukong | ankle |
| paa | foot |
| sakong | heel |
| talampakan | sole of the feet |
| daliri sa paa | toe |
| balat | skin |
| buto | bone |
Can you remember all parts of the body in Filipino? Take the short quiz below and find out.
| May sugat ako sa braso. |
| (I have a wound on my arm.) |
| Sumakit ang ang balikat ko pagkatapos magbuhat. |
| (My shoulder hurts after lifting.) |
| Pawis na pawis ang likod ko. |
| (My back is soaked in sweat.) |
| Nanginginig ang tuhod ko sa kaba. |
| (My knees are shaking from nervousness.) |
| Nangawit ang leeg ko sa pagbabasa. |
| (My neck got stiff from reading.) |
| Nakayapak siya kaya marumi ang paa niya. |
| (He’s barefoot, so his feet are dirty.) |
| Napaso ang daliri ko habang nagpiprito. |
| (I burned my finger while frying.) |
Do you know the Tagalog names for different body parts? Take this quiz and test your knowledge! From arms and legs to hands and feet, try to say the correct Filipino word before clicking the toggle to check your answer. This is a fun and interactive way to improve your Tagalog vocabulary for body parts!
1. What do you call the five extensions on each hand?
Answer: daliri (finger)
2. What do Filipinos call the soft part at the center of the belly?
Answer: pusod (navel)
3. What is the Tagalog term for the body part that connects the head to the shoulders?
Answer: leeg (neck)
4. What is the Tagalog word for the part of the body used for walking?
Answer: paa (foot / feet)
5. What do Filipinos call the hard outer covering at the tips of fingers and toes?
Answer: kuko (nail)
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