Learning a new language involves a lot of vocabulary, especially when it comes to expressing yourself in daily situations such as talking about body parts or explaining how you feel to a healthcare professional. In this article, we’ll focus on the essential words and phrases in Malay related to body parts and healthcare, and provide useful sentences you can use in real-life conversations.

Kepala – Head
Adik saya sakit kepala.
(My younger sibling has a headache.)

Mata – Eye(s)
Mata saya merah kerana kurang tidur.
(My eyes are red because of lack of sleep.)

Telinga – Ear(s)
Saya ada masalah pendengaran di telinga kanan.
(I have a hearing problem in my right ear.)

Hidung – Nose
Hidung saya tersumbat.
(My nose is blocked.)

Mulut – Mouth
Saya perlu berus gigi setiap pagi dan malam sebelum tidur.
(I need to brush my teeth every morning and night before sleep.)

Gigi – Tooth/Teeth
Gigi saya sakit, mungkin saya makan terlalu banyak gula.
(My tooth hurts; maybe I’ve eaten too much sugar.)

Lidah – Tongue
Lidah rasa kebas selepas makan ais krim yang terlalu sejuk.
(My tongue feels numb after eating ice cream that was too cold.)

Leher – Neck
Saya rasa sakit di bahagian leher kerana duduk terlalu lama mengadap komputer.
(I feel pain in my neck area because of sitting too long in front of the computer.)

Bahu – Shoulder
Bahu saya rasa berat setelah mengangkat barangan tadi.
(My shoulder feels heavy after lifting the items earlier.)

Lengan – Arm(s)
Saya mendapat lecet di lengan saya semasa bermain bola sepak.
(I got a scratch on my arm while playing football.)

Siku – Elbow
Dia cedera siku dia semasa jatuh dari tangga.
(He injured his elbow when he fell off the ladder.)

Tangan – Hand(s)
Saya mengalami kecederaan pada tangan saya sewaktu memasak.
(I experienced an injury on my hand while cooking.)

Jari – Finger(s)
Jari saya tersepit di pintu tadi.
(My finger got caught in the door earlier.)

Perut – Stomach/Abdomen
Perut saya sakit, mungkin kerana makanan yang tidak bersih.
(My stomach hurts, maybe because of unclean food.)

Kaki – Leg(s)
Dia melukakan kaki ketika bermain bola keranjang.
(He injured his leg while playing basketball.)

Lutut – Knee
Lutut saya masih sakit walaupun sudah seminggu berlalu dari kejadian itu.
(My knee still hurts even though it has been a week since the incident.)

Kuku – Nail
Kuku saya patah semasa saya mencuba membuka botol.
(My nail broke while I was trying to open a bottle.)

Healthcare phrases are equally important when navigating through medical situations. Here are some phrases that could come in handy:

Saya tidak sihat. – I am not well.
Saya rasa demam dan batuk, saya tidak sihat.
(I feel feverish and have a cough; I am not well.)

Saya perlu jumpa doktor. – I need to see a doctor.
Gejala ini berterusan, saya perlu jumpa doktor.
(The symptoms persist, I need to see a doctor.)

Saya alah kepada… – I am allergic to…
Saya alah kepada udang, tolong jangan masukkan udang dalam masakan saya.
(I am allergic to shrimp, please do not include shrimp in my dish.)

Tolong panggil ambulans! – Please call an ambulance!
Dia pengsan! Tolong panggil ambulans!
(He fainted! Please call an ambulance!)

Learning these fundamental body part terms and healthcare phrases in Malay will not only enhance your vocabulary but also prepare you for situations where they might be necessary. Remember, practice makes perfect, so try using these words and phrases as often as possible to become more comfortable in your language learning journey!