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"Back" in Hindi: पीठ

पीठpeeth

Say it: PEETHfeminine noun/piːʈʰ/

Back (the body part) in Hindi is पीठ (peeth), a feminine noun. Say meri peeth mein dard hai for a backache.

At the doctor

मेरी पीठ में दर्द हो रहा है।

meri peeth mein dard ho raha hai.

I have pain in my back.
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How to pronounce पीठ

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PEETH

/piːʈʰ/

Peeth is a long ee with an aspirated th: PEETH. Feminine: meri peeth.

"Back" in Hindi: quick reference

HindiEnglish
पीठpeethback (body)

The rear of the torso.

पीठ दर्दpeeth dardbackache

Common complaint.

पीठ सीधी रखोpeeth seedhi rakhokeep your back straight

Posture advice.

पीठ के पीछेpeeth ke peechebehind someone’s back

Literal or figurative.

How to use पीठ in real life

  1. 1At the doctor

    मेरी पीठ में दर्द हो रहा है।

    meri peeth mein dard ho raha hai.

    I have pain in my back.

    Meri for feminine peeth.

  2. 2Office stretch

    थोड़ी देर पीठ सीधी करके बैठो।

    thodi der peeth seedhi karke baitho.

    Sit with your back straight for a bit.

    Posture tip.

  3. 3Helping lift a box

    पीठ मत मोड़ना, घुटनों से उठाओ।

    peeth mat modna, ghutnon se uthao.

    Don’t bend your back — lift with your knees.

    Safety instruction.

Mistakes English speakers make with पीठ

Incorrect: Mera peeth dard hai.

Correct: Meri peeth mein dard hai.

पीठ (peeth) is feminine: meri, and mein often frames the pain location.

Incorrect: Back ki taraf jao (mixing only English).

Correct: Peeth ki taraf / peeche jao.

For the body part use पीठ (peeth); peeche means behind in space.

Good to know

Back pain is a frequent small-talk topic after long train rides and scooter commutes. Yoga teachers and aunties alike remind you peeth seedhi rakho.

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Checking on a coworker after lifting boxes

  1. ChatPal

    क्या पीठ ठीक है आपके?

    kya peeth theek hai aapke?

    Is your back okay?

  2. You

    थोड़ी पीठ खिंच गई, आराम चाहिए।

    thodi peeth khinch gai, aaraam chahiye.

    My back pulled a little — I need rest.

  3. ChatPal

    गर्म पानी की बोतल पीठ पर रखिए।

    garam paani ki botal peeth par rakhiye.

    Put a hot-water bottle on your back.

  4. You

    धन्यवाद, अब पीठ हल्की लग रही है।

    dhanyavaad, ab peeth halki lag rahi hai.

    Thanks — my back feels lighter now.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Back" in Hindi

Peeth or peeche?

पीठ (peeth) is the body part; peeche means behind or at the back of something.

How do I say backache?

Peeth dard or meri peeth mein dard hai.

Gender?

Feminine: meri peeth.

Straighten your back?

Peeth seedhi rakho / rakhiye.

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