Body Parts in Awadhi and Bhojpuri Language

Many of our elders in the Caribbean used these beautiful words in their daily lives. Whether you call it Hindustani, Awadhi, or Bhojpuri, these terms for the human body are a vital part of our Indo-Caribbean identity.

Why These Words Matter to Indo-Caribbeans

For many in Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname, these words are more than just vocabulary—they are a bridge to our ancestors who traveled across the Kala Pani. While modern Hindi is taught in schools, the Bhojpuri and Awadhi dialects (often referred to locally as Hindustani) are the true "mother tongues" of our Nana, Nani, Aja, and Aji.

English	Awadhi / Bhojpuri (Roman)	Devnagari Script
Head	Mood / Kapaar	मूड़ / कपार
Hair	Baar	बार
Eyes	Aankhi	आँखी
Nose	Nikuraa	निकुरा
Lips	Onth / Othwa	ओंठ / ओठवा
Neck	Gatayee	गटई
Armpit	Kakhari	कखरी
Hand	Baanh / Banhiyaa	बांह / बहिया
Elbow	Kohni	कोहनी
Stomach	Petwa	पेटवा
Thighs	Jaanghi	जांघी
Leg	God	गोड़
Foot	Panja	पंजा
Knee	Ghutanwa	घुटनवा
Nails	Nah	नह

Common Phrases Using These Body Parts

• "Hamaay god piraat ahai" - My leg is hurting / paining.
• "Aankhi khol ke dekha" - Look with your eyes open.
• "Petwa bhari gawa" - The stomach is full (I am full).

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