Πλάτων
Pláton[ˈplaton]masculine
Πλάτων (Pláton) is the Greek name for the philosopher Plato.
Meaning: Greek philosopher (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Pláton.
Did you know?
- The name Πλάτων is actually a nickname derived from the Greek word for 'broad'. It likely referred to the philosopher's broad shoulders or wide forehead.
- In Greek, the root of Πλάτων is used in the modern word πλατεία, which means 'town square'. This describes a broad, open space in the center of a city.
- While Πλάτων refers to the man, the Greek word πλατύς is used to describe 'broad' things. English inherits this root in the word 'plateau', describing a wide flat area of land.
Examples in context
- Ο Πλάτων ήταν ένας διάσημος φιλόσοφος στην αρχαία Ελλάδα.Plato was a renowned philosopher in ancient Greece.
- Έχεις διαβάσει κάποιο από τα έργα του Πλάτωνα;Have you read any of Plato's works?
- Ο Πλάτων ήταν πολύ διάσημος.O Plátōn íthan polý díasimos.Plato was very famous.
- Διαβάζω τα βιβλία του Πλάτωνα.Diaváo ta vivlía tou Plátōna.I am reading the books of Plato.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their philosophy homework.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις διαβάσει τον Πλάτων;Echeis diavasei ton Platon?Have you read Plato?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, Γιώργο, διάβασα την Πολιτεία.Nai, Giogo, diavasa tin Politeia.Yes, Giorgos, I read the Republic.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι δύσκολος ο Πλάτων για μένα.Einai dyskolos o Platon gia mena.Plato is difficult for me.
- Μαρία MariaΜπορώ να σε βοηθήσω, Μαρία.Boro na se voithiso, Maria.I can help you, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plato” translations and entries Πλάτων, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
