γεύση

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the Ancient Greek γεῦσις (geûsis).

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

γεύση (géfsif (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.

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