Lesson 35 – Body Parts

Welcome back! In this lesson, we’re diving into parts of the body in Polish. Knowing these words is essential for describing pain, talking about health, or simply expanding your vocabulary. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to confidently talk about your body and describe how you’re feeling. Let’s get started!

Why Learn Body Parts in Polish?

Learning body parts helps you:

• Describe pain or discomfort to a doctor.
• Talk about health and well-being.
• Expand your vocabulary for everyday conversations.

Common Body Parts

Here are some essential body parts in Polish:

Using Body Parts in Sentences

Let’s see how these words work in real-life sentences:

1. Describing Pain:
   • Boli mnie głowa. – I have a headache.
   • Mam ból brzucha. – I have a stomachache.
   • Boli mnie noga. – My leg hurts.
2. Describing Sensations:
   • Moje ręce są zimne. – My hands are cold.
   • Moje stopy są zmęczone. – My feet are tired.
3. Talking About Health:
   • Mam problem z sercem. – I have a heart problem.
   • Moje plecy bolą. – My back hurts.

Grammar Notes

1. Expressing Pain:
   • Use Boli mnie… (… hurts) to describe pain.
     • Boli mnie głowa. – My head hurts.
   • Use Mam ból… (I have a pain in…) for specific areas.
     • Mam ból brzucha. – I have a stomachache.
2. Possessive Pronouns:
   • Use moje (my) to describe body parts.
     • Moje oczy są zmęczone. – My eyes are tired.

Practice Tasks

1. Fill in the Blanks:
   Complete the sentences with the correct body part:
   • Boli mnie ___ (head).
   • Mam ból ___ (stomach).
   • Moje ___ (hands) są zimne.
   • Moje ___ (feet) bolą.
2. Translate These Sentences:
   • My back hurts.
   • I have a headache.
   • My ears are cold.
   • My fingers are tired.
3. Create Your Own Sentences:
   Write 5 sentences about your body or how you’re feeling. For example:
   • Boli mnie noga. – My leg hurts.
   • Moje oczy są zmęczone. – My eyes are tired.

Cultural Tip: Talking About Health in Poland

In Poland, it’s common to talk openly about health and well-being. If you’re feeling unwell, you can say:

• Czuję się źle. – I feel unwell.
• Potrzebuję lekarza. – I need a doctor.

Poles are generally understanding and will offer help if you’re not feeling well.

Homework

1. Write 10 sentences about your body or how you’re feeling. Include examples of pain, sensations, and health.
2. Practice saying these sentences out loud. Focus on pronunciation and fluency.
3. Bonus: Look up 5 new body parts and practice using them in sentences.

That’s it for Lesson 35! You’ve now mastered how to talk about body parts in Polish. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be describing your health and well-being like a pro. Do zobaczenia! 😊