βρωμερός
vromeros
The English word 'stinky' is translated into Greek as βρωμερός (vromeros).
The term is used to describe something that has a strong, unpleasant smell.
Meaning: having a strong, unpleasant smell (adj)
Which one should you use?
While βρωμερός is the standard term, you may encounter βρωμωδής in more formal or technical contexts. Another common alternative is βρωμωμένο, which is used to describe something that has become stinky or is permeated with a bad smell.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective βρωμερός changes its ending to βρωμενά when it is describing a neuter noun in the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is vromeros.
Did you know?
- If you describe a person as βρωμένος, you might be talking about their character rather than their hygiene. It can be used metaphorically to mean someone is 'tainted' or has a corrupted reputation.
- In Greek, the word βρωμιά meaning 'dirt' comes from the same root as βρωμερός. This creates a linguistic link where 'stinkiness' and 'filth' are essentially the same concept.
- If you describe a dish as βρωμένο, you are not just commenting on its odor, but signaling that the food has actually spoiled or gone 'off'.
Examples in context
- Ο δρόμος είναι πολύ βρωμερός σήμερα.O dromos einai poly bromeros simera.The street is very stinky today.
