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The human body in Fon
The vocabulary for body parts in fɔ̀ngbè is essential for health, fashion, and daily life. Here is the complete list, organized from top to bottom.
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Head
Face and head
TaHead
DaHair
NukúnEye / eyes
TóEar
Awɔ̌nNose
NùMouth
AɖùTooth
DáblánCheek
Ta ce ɖò wǔ
I have a headache
2
Upper body
Arms and torso
AlɔHand / arm
AlɔviFinger
AwùBody / torso
XomɛBelly
AyiHeart
AkɔChest
3
Lower body
Legs and feet
Afɔ̀Foot / leg
Afɔ̀kpaAnkle
Afɔ̀víToe
KɔNeck
DóBack
GbɔnkpɛKnee
Medical use
To describe pain: [body part] ce ɖò wǔ (my … hurts). Example: Xomɛ̀ ce ɖò wǔ = “My stomach hurts”.
From “ta” to “afɔ̀”
12 words cover 90% of the human body in Fon. Memorizing them is useful at the doctor’s, at the tailor’s, or simply to describe yourself.
à ≠ ǎ
One tone, and everything changes
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