Greek edit

Etymology edit

Back-formation from κατακαθίζω (katakathízo, settle, leave a deposit).[1]

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ka.taˈka.θi/
  • Hyphenation: κα‧τα‧κά‧θι

Noun edit

κατακάθι (katakáthin (plural κατακάθια)

  1. sediment, dregs
    Synonym: ίζημα (ízima)
    1. (specifically for Greek coffee) dregs, the coffee grounds in Greek coffee
      Synonym: ντελβές (ntelvés)
  2. (figuratively)
    1. a worthless or vulgar person, scum
    2. remnants of usually bitter experiences and memories

Declension edit

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References edit

  1. ^ κατακάθιΛεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής [Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek], 1998, by the "Triantafyllidis" Foundation.