How do you say "taste" in Greek?

γεύομαι

geyomai

Verb Noun

In Greek, "taste" is γεύομαι (geyomai).

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Pronunciation

You can approximate it with "geyomai", keeping the weight on "yo" instead of spreading it evenly.

Grammar notes

γεύομαι is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Θα θέλατε να δοκιμάσετε τη σούπα;

Tha thelate na dokimasete ti soypa;

Would you like to taste the soup?

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How to remember γεύομαι

Imagine someone shouting "yo" while pointing at γεύομαι; the sound will stick faster than the spelling.

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Questions about γεύομαι

How do you pronounce γεύομαι?

You can approximate it with "geyomai", keeping the weight on "yo" instead of spreading it evenly.

Is γεύομαι formal or casual?

γεύομαι is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is γεύομαι used in Greek?

γεύομαι is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Θα θέλατε να δοκιμάσετε τη σούπα; (Would you like to taste the soup?).

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