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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