Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Let's explore the weird literal meaning of body part names. And remember that learning a language is easier when you practice real conversations. Preply connects you with 1-on-1 tutors. Get 50% off your first lesson with code "ROB50" here: preply.sjv.io/R06AN2
In this video, we take a tour of the body and discover the surprising true meanings of our names for body parts. Find out why some words are ancient, some are borrowed, and some are a lot weirder than they first appear. It's time for an etymological trip from your head to your toes, inside and out.
Shot at Berlin Museum of Medical History: bmm-charite.de/en
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Editing: Martyn Williams & Rob Watts
Camera: Manuel Vering
Everything else: Rob Watts
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Let's explore the weird literal meaning of body part names. And remember that learning a language is easier when you practice real conversations. Preply connects you with 1-on-1 tutors. Get 50% off your first lesson with code "ROB50" here: preply.sjv.io/R06AN2
In this video, we take a tour of the body and discover the surprising true meanings of our names for body parts. Find out why some words are ancient, some are borrowed, and some are a lot weirder than they first appear. It's time for an etymological trip from your head to your toes, inside and out.
Shot at Berlin Museum of Medical History: bmm-charite.de/en
👕COOL TSHIRTS: robwords.com/shop
⭐️PATREON COMMUNITY: patreon.com/robwords
📝FREE NEWSLETTER: robwords.com/newsletter
Editing: Martyn Williams & Rob Watts
Camera: Manuel Vering
Everything else: Rob Watts
Check me out elsewhere:
robwords.com
https://bsky.app/profile/robwords.com
tiktok.com/@robwords
