μιαμ
miam
μιαμ (miam) is the Greek way to say yum.
This is an onomatopoeic interjection used to express that food tastes delicious, similar to the English 'yum'.
Meaning: indicating delight at the flavor of food (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
miam
Did you know?
- The word μιαμ is a loan-sound influenced by the French 'miam', reflecting the historical influence of French culinary terms in Greek high society.
- The concept of 'miam' can be extended to non-food items in certain slang contexts, used to describe something that is aesthetically pleasing or 'tasty' to look at.
- While μιαμ is used in writing or when imitating baby talk, Greek adults often use the word νόστιμο to describe a tasty dish during a meal.
Examples in context
- Το πιάτο που μαγείρεψες είναι πολύ νόστιμο! Μπράβο!The dish you cooked is very tasty! Well done!
Example conversation
George and Maria are eating a dessert together.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔοκίμασε αυτό το γλυκό, Μαρία.Dokimase afto to glyko, Maria.Try this sweet, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΜιαμ, είναι πραγματικά νόστιμο!Miam, einai pragmatika nostimo!Yum, it is really tasty!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΧαίρομαι που σου αρέσει.Cheromai pou sou aresei.I am glad you like it.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι το καλύτερο που έχω φάει.Einai to kalytero pou echo fai.It is the best I have ever eaten.
