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αλμυρός
salty /almiˈros/
adjective#9388 most common
Also: savory, briny
Example sentences
Το φαγητό είναι αλμυρό.
The food is salty.
Μου αρέσουν οι αλμυρές γεύσεις.
I like salty flavors.
Πρέπει να προσθέσουμε λιγότερο αλάτι, γιατί είναι ήδη αλμυρό.
We need to add less salt because it is already salty.
Ο αλμυρός αέρας της θάλασσας με κάνει να νιώθω ωραία.
The salty sea air makes me feel good.
Αυτή η σούπα είναι πολύ αλμυρή για τα γούστα μου.
This soup is too salty for my taste.
Στην παραλία, το νερό είναι αλμυρό και δροσιστικό.
At the beach, the water is salty and refreshing.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αλμυρός | αλμυροί |
| Genitive | αλμυρού | αλμυρών |
| Accusative | αλμυρό | αλμυρούς |
| Vocative | αλμυρέ | αλμυροί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αλμυρός' (salty) derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἁλμυρός', which also means salty. This term is rooted in the concept of salt, a fundamental element in both ancient and modern diets, emphasizing the importance of saltiness in flavor and preservation.
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