γεύση
géfsi/ˈʝefsi/feminine
In Greek, the word for taste is γεύση (géfsi).
The noun γεύση refers to one of the sensations produced by the tongue. Similar to English, it can be used figuratively to describe a lingering impression or feeling left by an experience, such as having a bad taste in one's mouth.
Meaning: one of the sensations produced by the tongue (noun)
Which one should you use?
When you want to express the action of tasting or trying food and drink, you can use different verbs. The verb δοκιμάζω is the standard, everyday way to say 'to taste' or 'to try'. In contrast, γεύομαι is a more formal or literary way to express the same idea.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun γεύση is feminine. Its plural form is γεύσεις.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʝefsi/ (géfsi)
Did you know?
- While γεύση describes the flavor of food, Greeks use the borrowed Italian word γούστο to describe a person's aesthetic 'taste' in art or fashion.
- The verb δοκιμάζω is a 'chameleon' word that functions perfectly whether you are tasting a soup, testing a hypothesis, or trying on a pair of shoes.
- While γεύση refers to the flavor, Greek uses the word γεύμα for a 'meal', showing that the root for taste is built into the word for the entire eating event.
Examples in context
- Δε μ' αρέσει η γεύση.I don't like the taste.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for a specific taste using γεύση.Tatoeba #5423671 by Zeus, translation #5389360 by Hybrid
- Θα ήθελα να νιώσω πώς είναι η γεύση των χειλιών σου.I'd like to feel how your lips taste.This sentence uses γεύση to describe how something tastes.Tatoeba #4707986 by chrysaarabatzi, translation #3709548 by Ricardo14
- Μου άφησε πολύ άσχημη γεύση.He left a very bad taste.This sentence uses γεύση to describe a metaphorical bad impression.
- Η γεύση αυτού του πιάτου είναι εξαιρετική.The taste of this dish is excellent.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are eating a new dish at a restaurant.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΣου αρέσει η γεύση του φαγητού;Sou aresei i geFsi tou fagitoU?Do you like the taste of the food?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, η γεύση είναι πολύ ιδιαίτερη.Nai, i geFsi einai poly idiaiteri.Yes, the taste is very unique.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝομίζω ότι έχει γεύση λεμονιού.Nomizo oti echei geFsi lemoniou.I think it has a lemon taste.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις δίκιο, Αναστασία.Echeis dikio, Anastasia.You are right, Anastasia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taste” translations and entries γεύση, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
