βρωμάς
vromas
βρωμάς (vromas) is the Greek way to say "you stink."
This phrase is used to tell someone that their body or their breath has an unpleasant smell.
How does it change in a sentence?
βρωμάς is the second-person singular present indicative form of the verb βρωμάνω (to stink). To tell a group of people that they stink, use the second-person plural form βρωμάτε.
How do you pronounce it?
vromas
Did you know?
- The root of βρωμάνω is linked to ancient Greek concepts of 'pollution' or 'defilement', which were often associated with physical smells in religious contexts.
- In a metaphorical sense, the root of βρωμάνω can be used in slang to describe someone whose reputation 'stinks' due to dishonesty or corruption.
- The word βρωμιά for 'stink' is often used as a noun to describe the grime or filth that causes the smell, blending the concepts of odour and dirt.
Examples in context
- Βρωμάς πολύ σήμερα.Vromas poli simera.You stink a lot today.
- Βρωμάς καπνό.Vromas kapno.You smell like smoke.
- Βρωμάς από τον ιδρώτα.Vromas apo ton idrota.You stink from sweat.
Example conversation
Maria tells Dimitris he needs a shower after sports.
- Μαρία MariaΔημήτρη, βρωμάς πολύ!Dimítri, vromás polý!Dimitris, you stink a lot!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι έτσι, ήρθε από το τρέξιμο.Éine étsi, írthe apó to tréksimo.It's because of the running.
- Μαρία MariaΠήγαινε να κάνεις ένα ντους τώρα.Pígaine na káneis éna ntous tóra.Go take a shower right now.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις δίκιο, θα πάω αμέσως.Écheis díkio, tha páo amésos.You're right, I'll go immediately.
