δροσερός
droseros
In Greek, the word for cool (referring to temperature) is δροσερός (droseros).
δροσερός is used to describe something that has a slightly low temperature.
Meaning: having a slightly low temperature (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to agree with the noun it describes: δροσερή is used for feminine singular nouns, δροσερό for neuter singular nouns, δροσοί for masculine plural nouns and δροσές for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
droseros
Did you know?
- A common Greek expression for relaxing in the shade to escape the heat is παίρνω μια δροσιά, which literally means 'taking a coolness'.
- While δροσερός refers to temperature, Greeks use the word κουλ borrowed from English to describe a person's style or attitude.
- The word δροσερός shares a common root with the Greek word for 'dew', which is δροσιά.
Examples in context
- Ο δροσερός αέρας είναι ευχάριστος.O droseros aeras einai efcharistos.The cool air is pleasant.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Nikos are walking in a park during autumn.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔεν είναι ο καιρός πολύ δροσερός;Den einai o kairós polý droséros?Isn't the weather very cool?
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, είναι τέλειο για περπάτημα.Nai, einai téleio gia perpátima.Yes, it is perfect for walking.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίχα ανάγκη από αυτόν τον δροσερό αέρα.Eícha anágki apó aftón ton droséro aéra.I needed this cool air.
- Νίκος NikosΕμένα επίσης, Αναστασία.Eména epísis, Anastasía.Me too, Anastasia.
