ωραίο φαγητό
oraio fagitó
In Greek, the phrase for 'nice food' is ωραίο φαγητό (oraio fagitó).
The phrase ωραίο φαγητό is used to describe food that tastes good or is generally pleasant to eat.
Which one should you use?
While ωραίο φαγητό specifically means 'nice food', the alternative καλό φαγητό is more commonly used when you want to say 'good food' in terms of its specific quality or taste.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ωραίο must agree in gender and number with the noun φαγητό, which is a neuter singular noun. To express the plural 'nice foods', use ωραία φαγητά.
How do you pronounce it?
oraio fagitó
Did you know?
- To describe food as 'delicious' in a more intense way than ωραίο, Greeks might say it is πενταράιστο, which literally implies it is 'five-star'.
- The word ωραίο is derived from ώρα, which means 'hour' or 'time'. This is why the word can still mean 'timely' or 'at the right time' in certain contexts.
- Greek speakers often use the phrase καλό ορεξι to wish someone a 'good appetite' before they enjoy their ωραίο φαγητό.
Examples in context
- Αυτό το εστιατόριο έχει πάντα νόστιμο φαγητό.This restaurant always has nice food.
- Η Ελλάδα έχει πολύ ωραία κουζίνα.Greece has a very nice cuisine.
- Πήγαμε σε ένα μικρό ταβερνάκι και είχε νόστιμο φαγητάκι.We went to a small taverna and it had nice food.
- Πρέπει πραγματικά να δοκιμάσεις αυτό το εστιατόριο, έχει γαμάτο φαΐ.You really should try this restaurant, it has awesome food.
- Έχετε ωραίο φαγητό εδώ.Échete oreio fagitó edó.You have nice food here.
- Θέλω να φάω ωραίο φαγητό σήμερα.Thélo na fáo oreio fagitó símera.I want to eat nice food today.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are at a small local restaurant.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΓιώργο, έχει ωραίο φαγητό αυτό το μαγαζείο.Giórgo, éche oreio fagitó aftó to magazeío.Giorgos, this shop has nice food.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυμφωνώ, η σάλτσα είναι υπέροχη.Simfonó, i saltsá ine ipérochi.I agree, the sauce is wonderful.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλεις να παραγγίλλουμε και άλλο;Théleis na parangílloume kai állo;Do you want to order more?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, το φαγητό είναι πολύ ωραίο.Ne, to fagitó ine polí oreio.Yes, the food is very nice.
