Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| νόστιμος | nóstimos | /ˈno.sti.mos/ |
| εύγευστος | évgefstos |
Both νόστιμος and εύγευστος are used to describe something that is pleasing to taste. In a restaurant setting, you can simply say Νόστιμο! to express that your meal was delicious.
Which one should you use?
While both words mean delicious, νόστιμος is the common way to say something is tasty in everyday spoken Greek, whereas εύγευστος translates more closely to 'flavorful' or 'tasteful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because these adjectives end in –ος, the ending must change to match the gender of the noun you are describing. Use the feminine form νόστιμη for feminine nouns like 'σούπα' (soup), and the neuter form νόστιμα for neuter nouns like 'φαγητό' (food).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of νόστιμος is /ˈno.sti.mos/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word for 'homecoming' that forms the base of νόστιμος is νόστος, which is the same root used in the famous epic poem 'The Odyssey'.
- If you are eating at a Greek home, simply saying Νόστιμο! is a wonderful way to compliment the host. It is often seen as more polite to express your enjoyment of the food than to remain silent.
- The prefix εύ- in εύγευστος means 'good' and is found in many other Greek words, such as ευτυχία for 'happiness'.
Examples in context
- Το φαγητό είναι πεντανόστιμο!The food is delicious!
Example conversation
George and Maria are eating dinner together.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔοκίμασε τη σούπα, Μαρία.Do-kí-ma-se ti sú-pa, Ma-rí-a.Try the soup, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πραγματικά νόστιμος ο ζωμός!Í-ne pra-y-ma-ti-ká nós-ti-mos o zo-mós!The broth is really delicious!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΧαίρομαι που σου αρέσει.Ché-ro-me pou sou a-ré-si.I am glad you like it.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι το καλύτερο που έχω φάει.Í-ne to ka-lý-te-ro pou é-cho fá-ei.It is the best I have eaten.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delicious” translations and entries νόστιμος, εύγευστος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries νόστιμος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
