νόστιμος
nóstimos/ˈno.sti.mos/
The Greek word for tasty is νόστιμος (nóstimos).
Having a pleasant or delicious flavor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Crete, the adjective ζουμερός/ζουμερή/ζουμερό is used to describe something as tasty or juicy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending to match the gender of the noun it describes: νόστιμος (masculine), νόστιμη (feminine) and νόστιμο (neuter). The plural form for masculine nouns is νόστιμοι. The plural form for feminine nouns is νόστιμες. The plural form for neuter nouns is νόστιμα.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced nóstimos (/ˈno.sti.mos/). It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The root word νόστος shares a deep historical link with the word 'nostalgia', which combines νόστος (homecoming) and ἄλγος (pain).
- When praising a cook, Greeks often use the phrase έχει χέρια από χρυσό, meaning the person has 'hands of gold', regardless of whether they use the word νόστιμος.
- The word νόστιμος can be used metaphorically to describe a 'tasty' or intriguing piece of gossip or news.
Examples in context
- Ο χυμός μήλου είναι πολύ νόστιμος.The apple juice is very tasty.This example shows how to use νόστιμος to describe the taste of apple juice.Tatoeba #11128570 by carlosalberto, translation #11128565 by carlosalberto
- Αυτή η σούπα είναι πολύ νόστιμηThis soup is very tasty
- Αυτά τα κέικ είναι νόστιμαThese cakes are tasty
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are eating dinner together.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔοκίμασε το φαγητό, Δημήτρη!Dokimase to fagito, Dimitri!Taste the food, Dimitris!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι πραγματικά νόστιμος ο ρυζόγαλος!Einai pragmatika nostimos o ryzogalos!The rice pudding is really tasty!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΧαίρομαι που σου αρέσει.Cheromai pou sou aresei.I'm glad you like it.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι το καλύτερο που έχω φάει.Einai to kalytero pou echo phai.It is the best I have eaten.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry νόστιμος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
