Learning the names of body parts in Tagalog is one of the most helpful foundations for kids, beginners, and anyone studying the Filipino language. These words are used in everyday conversations — from describing how you feel, to teaching children, to understanding basic instructions.
In Tagalog, body parts are called mga bahagi ng katawan or mga parte ng katawan.
This guide organizes the vocabulary into clear categories to make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Body Parts Vocabulary in Tagalog
Below is a complete and organized list of body parts in Tagalog, grouped by type.
Head & Face (Ulo at Mukha)
Main Parts
- Ulo – head
- Mukha – face
- Leeg – neck
- Batok – nape of the neck
Hair & Surrounding Areas
- Buhok – hair
- Anit – scalp
- Noo – forehead
- Tainga / Tenga – ear
Eyes & Eyebrow Area
- Mata – eye
- Kilay – eyebrow
- Pilikmata – eyelash
- Takipmata / Talukap ng mata – eyelid
- Gilid ng mata – eye corner
Nose & Mouth Area
- Ilong – nose
- Butas ng ilong – nostril
- Bibig – mouth
- Labi – lip
- Ngipin – tooth
- Dila – tongue
- Gilagid – gum
Lower Face
- Baba – chin
- Panga – jaw
- Lalagukan – Adam’s apple
Skin & Facial Surface
- Pisngi – cheeks
- Kutis / Balat – skin
Upper Body (Dibdib, Likod, at Baywang)
- Katawan – body
- Dibdib – chest
- Tiyan – stomach
- Pusod – belly button
- Likod – back
- Balakang – hips
- Baywang – waist
Arms & Hands (Brasso at Kamay)
- Braso – arm
- Siko – elbow
- Galanggalangan – wrist
- Kamay – hand
- Daliri – finger
- Kuko sa kamay – fingernail
- Buko – knuckle
Legs & Feet (Binti at Paa)
- Binti – leg
- Hita – thigh
- Tuhod – knee
- Bukung‑bukong – ankle
- Paa – foot
- Sakong – heel
- Kuko sa paa – toenail
General Body Terms (Pangkalahatang Katawan)
- Katawan – body
- Balat / Kutis – skin
- Buto – bone
- Kalansay – skeleton
- Laman – flesh
Example Sentences Using Body‑Part Vocabulary
Here are simple Tagalog sentences to help learners practice:
- Pag‑aralan natin ang mga bahagi ng katawan.
Let us learn the parts of the body. - Ang ngipin ko ay kumikirot.
My tooth is aching. - Ang baywang niya ay maliit.
Her waist is small. - Ang sanggol ay may mamula‑mulang mga pisngi.
The baby has rosy cheeks. - Kaya mo bang putulin ang mahahaba mong kuko sa paa.
Can you cut your long toenail. - Siya ay may maputing kilikili.
She has white armpits. - Lininisan ko ng marahan ang pusod ng sanggol.
I cleaned the baby’s belly button gently. - Hugasan mo ang iyong mukha ng maligamgam na tubig.
Wash your face with lukewarm water. - Ipikit mo ang iyong mga mata.
Close your eyes. - Ako ay may limang daliri sa bawat kamay.
I have five fingers on each hand.
Conclusion
Learning body parts in Tagalog is a great way to build everyday vocabulary and help children or beginners describe themselves confidently. Practice these words regularly, point to each body part as you say the Tagalog term, and use the example sentences to reinforce learning.