πολύ ζεστό
poly zesto
The English phrase "very hot" is translated into Greek as πολύ ζεστό (poly zesto).
πολύ ζεστό is used to describe something that has a high temperature.
What does it mean word for word?
The word πολύ (poly) means "very" and ζεστό (zesto) means "hot".
Which one should you use?
While πολύ ζεστό describes a high temperature, you should use πολύ καυτό for things that are intensely hot or potentially burning, such as a hot stove or boiling water.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ζεστός must agree in gender with the noun it describes: use ζεστός for masculine nouns, ζεστή for feminine and ζεστό for neuter.
How do you pronounce it?
poly zesto
Did you know?
- The word καυτό (the intense version of hot) can also be used colloquially to describe something that is 'stolen' or 'freshly snatched', depending on the context.
- The English word 'poly' used in prefixes like 'polychromatic' is a direct descendant of the Greek πολύ, which means 'much' or 'many'.
- The adjective ζεστός can be used to describe a person's personality, meaning they are warm-hearted or affectionate.
Examples in context
- Ο καφές είναι πολύ ζεστός.The coffee is very hot.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe the temperature of coffee using πολύ ζεστό.Tatoeba #11249632 by carlosalberto, translation #2977230 by CM
- Η θερμοκρασία είναι πολύ υψηλή σήμερα.The temperature is very high today.
- Έχουμε έναν καύσωνα.We have a heatwave.
- Αυτό το φαγητό είναι πολύ καυτό.This food is very hot.
- Το νερό είναι πολύ ζεστό.To neró eínai polý zestó.The water is very hot.
- Το φαγητό είναι πολύ ζεστό ακόμα.To fagitó eínai polý zestó akóma.The food is still very hot.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Kostas asks Anastasia about the soup.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ ζεστό το φαγητό.Eínai polý zestó to fagitó.The food is very hot.
- Κώστας KostasΠροσοχή, Αναστασία, μπορεί να σε κάψει.Prosóchi, Anastasia, bórei na se kápsi.Careful, Anastasia, it might burn you.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ, Κώστα, θα περιμένω λίγο.Efcharistó, Kósta, tha periméno lígo.Thank you, Kostas, I will wait a bit.
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, είναι καλύτερα έτσι.Nai, eínai kalítera étsi.Yes, it is better that way.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πολύ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
