γεύση

Greek

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek γεῦσις (geûsis).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʝefsi/, [ˈʝe̞fs̠i]
  • Hyphenation: γεύ‧ση

Noun

γεύση • (géfsi) f (plural γεύσεις)

  1. (physiology) taste (sense)
  2. taste (sweet, sour, etc)
  3. (figuratively) impression (left by someone)
    Μου άφησε πολύ άσχημη γεύση.
    Mou áfise polý áschimi géfsi.
    He left a very bad taste.
  4. (figuratively) impression (sampling of an experience)
    Πήραμε μια γεύση της ελληνικής ζωής.
    Pírame mia géfsi tis ellinikís zoḯs.
    We got a taste of Greek life.

Declension
declension of γεύση
case     \     number singular plural
nominative γεύση • γεύσεις •
genitive γεύσης • γεύσεων •
accusative γεύση • γεύσεις •
vocative γεύση • γεύσεις •
Also, older or formal genitive singlar: γεύσεως •
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