πολύ νόστιμο
polý nóstimo
The English phrase "very delicious" is translated into Greek as πολύ νόστιμο (polý nóstimo).
πολύ νόστιμο is used to describe food or drink that has a very pleasant taste.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of πολύ, which literally means 'much' or 'very' and is used to intensify the adjective and νόστιμο, meaning 'delicious'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes its ending to match the gender of the noun it describes. Use the feminine form πολύ νόστιμη for feminine nouns, such as η σαλάτα (the salad) and the neuter form πολύ νόστιμα for neuter nouns, such as το φαγητό (the food).
How do you pronounce it?
polý nóstimo
Did you know?
- In traditional Greek culture, telling a host their food is πολύ νόστιμο is often accompanied by a compliment to the cook's 'hand', using the phrase έχεις χέρια από χρυσό ('you have hands of gold').
- In a casual setting, Greeks might say έχει γεύση with a specific hand gesture, such as rubbing the thumb and index finger together, to emphasize the quality of the food.
- The adjective νόστιμο can also be used metaphorically in Greek to describe a person's words or a story that is 'juicy' or 'tempting' to hear.
Examples in context
- Το σουβλάκι σε αυτό το μαγαζί είναι εξαιρετικά νόστιμο!The souvlaki at this restaurant is exceptionally delicious!
- Αυτό το φαγητό είναι πολύ νόστιμο.Afto to fagitó eínai polý nóstimo.This food is very delicious.
- Το σπιτικό μου φαγητό είναι πολύ νόστιμο.To spitikó mou fagitó eínai polý nóstimo.My homemade food is very delicious.
- Είναι πολύ νόστιμο αυτό το γλυκό.Eínai polý nóstimo aftó to glykó.This dessert is very delicious.
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are eating lunch together.
- Μαρία MariaΔόκιμασε το φαγητό, είναι πολύ νόστιμο.Dokimase to fagito, einai poly nostimo.Taste the food, it is very delicious.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, είναι υπέροχο!Echeis dikio, einai yperocho!You are right, it is wonderful!
- Μαρία MariaΠοιος το έφτιαξε;Poios to eftiaxe?Who made it?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤο έφτιαξε η μητέρα μου.To eftiaxe i mitera mou.My mother made it.
