“Back”, “Backs” (body part) in Greek

In Greek, “Back” (the noun, as in the body part) is written using the Latin script as:

(f) Plati

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

(f) Πλάτη

In Greek, “Backs” (the noun) is written using the Latin script as:

(f) Plates

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

(f) Πλάτες

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“My back hurts from carrying heavy bags.”

Ponaei i plati mou pou kouvalousa tis varies tis sakoules.

Πονάει η πλάτη μου που κουβαλούσα τις βαριές τις σακούλες.

 
“He sleeps on his back.”

Koimatai anaskela.

Κοιμάται ανάσκελα.

 
“She gave me a back massage.”

Mou ekane masaz stin plati.

Μου έκανε μασάζ στην πλάτη.

 
“My back is sore.”

Ponaei i plati mou.

Πονάει η πλάτη μου.

 
“You two should apply some sunscreen on your backs.”

Eseis oi dio tha eprepe na valte ligo antiliako stin plati sas.

Εσείς οι δύο θα έπρεπε να βάλτε λίγο αντηλιακό στην πλάτη σας.
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Back”, “Backs” (body part) in Turkish