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There are several words in Engish meaning the front of the body. But what word should we use in this sentence: My sister's going to have a baby next month, but you'd never say that because her ?????? is so small.
Thank you very much!!!
Belly, Stomach or sth else?
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Re: Belly, Stomach or sth else?
Stomach is related to your internal organs. Belly external and tummy when you talk about some one who is pregnant.. pre and post XD .. Have u ever heard about tummy surgeries? When ladies remove the extra skin from pregnancy.
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Re: Belly, Stomach or sth else?
The more appropriate way of saying it is:
My sister's going to have a baby next month, but you can never tell because her tummy is so small.
I agree with Oriani, stomach refers to the organ where digestion takes place. So when you talk about a pregnant woman, you don't say stomach because the baby is actually in her uterus :)
My sister's going to have a baby next month, but you can never tell because her tummy is so small.
I agree with Oriani, stomach refers to the organ where digestion takes place. So when you talk about a pregnant woman, you don't say stomach because the baby is actually in her uterus :)
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Re: Belly, Stomach or sth else?
Typically when you are talking about an expected child, you wouldn't use those direct words.Irina wrote:Hello!
There are several words in Engish meaning the front of the body. But what word should we use in this sentence: My sister's going to have a baby next month, but you'd never say that because her ?????? is so small.
Thank you very much!!!
"My sister's going to have a baby next month, but you'd never say that (know that) because she isn't showing"
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Re: Belly, Stomach or sth else?
ABDOMEN can also be used.