γλουτοί
gloutoí
The Greek word for buttocks is γλουτοί (gloutoí).
The term γλουτοί is used to refer to the buttocks in a general sense.
Meaning: pair of buttocks (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word κώλα is a more common, informal and potentially vulgar way to refer to the buttocks in Greek.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is γλουτός.
How do you pronounce it?
gloutoí
Did you know?
- The anatomical term γλουτοί is the root of the English word 'gluteus' used in medicine and fitness.
- In certain Greek dialects, the way one refers to the 'bottom' can change based on whether one is talking to a child or an adult, often using much softer, euphemistic words than either γλουτοί or κώλα.
- Greek utilizes different nouns for 'bottom' depending on whether the speaker is referring to the muscles or the area used for sitting.
Examples in context
- Δείξε τους γλουτούς σου!Show off your buttocks!
Example conversation
Eleni and Dimitris are talking about a gym workout.
- Ελένη EleniΠονάνε πολύ οι γλουτοί μου σήμερα.Ponáne polý oi glutoí mou símera.My buttocks hurt a lot today.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚάναμε πάρα πολλά squats χθες, Ελένη.Káname pára pollá squats chthes, Eléni.We did too many squats yesterday, Eleni.
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, οι γλουτοί μου είναι κόκκινοι.Nai, oi glutoí mou eínai kókkinoi.Yes, my buttocks are red.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΞεκουράσου για λίγο, Δημήτρης θα σε βοηθήσει.Xekourásou gia lígo, Dimítris tha se voithísei.Rest for a bit, Dimitris will help you.
