γλύκα

See also: γλυκά

Greek

Etymology

Inherited from Byzantine Greek γλύκα (glúka). By surface analysis, γλυκός (glykós) +‎ -α (-a).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣliˈka/
• Hyphenation: γλύ‧κα

Noun

γλύκα • (glýka) f (plural γλύκες)

1. sweetness (the condition of being sweet)

   Synonym: γλυκύτητα f (glykýtita)

   Antonym: πίκρα f (píkra)

2. (figuratively) sweetness (the quality of giving pleasure to the mind or senses; pleasantness, agreeableness)
3. (endearing) sweetness, sweet (term of address)

Declension

declension of γλύκα

case     \     number	singular	plural
nominative	γλύκα •	γλύκες •
genitive	γλύκας •	—
accusative	γλύκα •	γλύκες •
vocative	γλύκα •	γλύκες •

Related terms

• see: γλυκός (glykós)