Bedeutung
Praising food.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Praising the cook is essential. If you don't say 'Είναι νόστιμο', the host might think you are sick or unhappy. It's common to say it multiple times during a meal. In Cyprus, food portions are often large. Saying the food is 'νόστιμο' is often followed by a comment on how full you are, which is also a compliment. In the diaspora, 'Nostimo' is often used as a brand name for restaurants or food products to evoke a sense of authentic Greek flavor. Foodies in Athens use 'νόστιμο' as a baseline. To sound more 'in the know', they might use 'ψαγμένο' (sophisticated/searched out) for unique flavors.
The 'Mmm' Factor
In Greece, it's very natural to make an 'Mmm' sound before saying 'Είναι νόστιμο'. It adds sincerity.
Gender Matters
Always check if the food is masculine, feminine, or neuter. Using the wrong ending is the most common A1 mistake.
Bedeutung
Praising food.
The 'Mmm' Factor
In Greece, it's very natural to make an 'Mmm' sound before saying 'Είναι νόστιμο'. It adds sincerity.
Gender Matters
Always check if the food is masculine, feminine, or neuter. Using the wrong ending is the most common A1 mistake.
The Superlative
If you want to really impress a Greek host, use 'Νοστιμότατο' (Nostimotato). It's the absolute superlative form.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'νόστιμος'.
Η σούπα είναι ________.
Because 'η σούπα' is feminine, the adjective must end in -η.
Choose the best response to the question.
Πώς είναι το φαγητό;
The question asks 'How is the food?', so 'It is tasty!' is the logical answer.
Match the food with the correct adjective form.
1. Ο μουσακάς, 2. Η σαλάτα, 3. Το ψάρι
Masculine (μουσακάς) -> νόστιμος, Feminine (σαλάτα) -> νόστιμη, Neuter (ψάρι) -> νόστιμο.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: Σας αρέσει το γλυκό; Guest: Ναι, είναι ________!
'Πεντανόστιμο' is a great way to show high appreciation for a dessert.
Which phrase fits best for a five-star meal?
You are at a high-end restaurant and the food is incredible.
Using 'πεντανόστιμο' and 'εξαιρετικό' conveys the high quality of the meal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Matching 'Νόστιμο' with Food
Masculine (-ος)
- • Μουσακάς
- • Γύρος
- • Μπακλαβάς
Feminine (-η)
- • Σαλάτα
- • Πίτα
- • Σούπα
Neuter (-ο)
- • Φαγητό
- • Ψάρι
- • Γλυκό
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenΗ σούπα είναι ________.
Because 'η σούπα' is feminine, the adjective must end in -η.
Πώς είναι το φαγητό;
The question asks 'How is the food?', so 'It is tasty!' is the logical answer.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Masculine (μουσακάς) -> νόστιμος, Feminine (σαλάτα) -> νόστιμη, Neuter (ψάρι) -> νόστιμο.
Host: Σας αρέσει το γλυκό; Guest: Ναι, είναι ________!
'Πεντανόστιμο' is a great way to show high appreciation for a dessert.
You are at a high-end restaurant and the food is incredible.
Using 'πεντανόστιμο' and 'εξαιρετικό' conveys the high quality of the meal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, but only informally. It means they are cute, witty, or attractive. Be careful with the context!
It's a polite white lie in Greek culture to avoid offending the host, but you might be given a second helping!
'Νόστιμο' is everyday language. 'Εύγεστο' is more formal and often used in writing or by food critics.
You say 'Δεν είναι νόστιμο'. However, it's quite blunt. 'Δεν μου αρέσει πολύ' (I don't like it much) is softer.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Πεντανόστιμο
specialized formExtremely delicious.
Καλή όρεξη
similarEnjoy your meal (Bon appétit).
Γεια στα χέρια σου
builds onHealth to your hands.
Είναι άνοστο
contrastIt is tasteless/bland.
Είναι ωραίο
similarIt is nice.
