νόστιμο
nóstimo
In Greek, the word for yummy is νόστιμο (nóstimo).
You can say Είναι πολύ νόστιμο! to express that something is very yummy.
Meaning: delicious (adj)
Which one should you use?
While νόστιμο is the common way to say 'yummy' or 'delicious', γευσάτο is a more formal and literary term meaning 'flavorful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to νόστιμη when describing a feminine noun, such as a meal (τροφή). The adjective changes its ending to νόστιμα when describing neuter plural nouns, such as sweets (γλυκά).
How do you pronounce it?
nóstimo
Did you know?
- The word νόστιμο is related to the ancient Greek word νόστος, which means 'homecoming' or 'return', linking the pleasure of taste to the comfort of home.
- In many Greek households, instead of just saying something is νόστιμο, a guest might say μπράβο στον μάστορα to praise the cook directly.
- When a dish is exceptionally yummy, Greeks may describe it as λιώσιμο, which literally means 'melting', suggesting the food dissolves in the mouth.
Examples in context
- Το φαγητό είναι πολύ νόστιμο.To fagitó einai polý nóstimo.The food is very delicious.
- Αυτό το κέικ είναι νόστιμο.Aftó to kéik einai nóstimo.This cake is yummy.
- Ήταν ένα νόστιμο γλυκό.Ítan éna nóstimo glykó.It was a delicious sweet.
Example conversation
George and Maria are eating lunch together.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔοκίμασε αυτό το πιάτο, Μαρία.Dokimase afto to piato, Maria.Try this dish, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι πολύ νόστιμο, Γιώργο!Einai poly nostimo, Giorgo!It is very yummy, George!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΧαίρομαι που σου αρέσει.Cheromai pou sou aresei.I am glad you like it.
- Μαρία MariaΠού το βρήκες;Pou to vrikes?Where did you find it?
