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καυτερός
spicy /kav.teˈros/
adjective#13526 most common
Also: hot, pungent
Example sentences
Αυτό το φαγητό είναι καυτερός.
This food is spicy.
Μου αρέσουν οι καυτεροί πιπεριές.
I like spicy peppers.
Πρέπει να προσέχεις με το καυτερό φαγητό.
You need to be careful with spicy food.
Ο καυτερός σάλτσα που έφτιαξες είναι υπέροχος.
The spicy sauce you made is wonderful.
Πολλοί άνθρωποι αποφεύγουν το καυτερό φαγητό.
Many people avoid spicy food.
Η καυτερή γεύση του τσίλι είναι πολύ δυνατή.
The spicy flavor of the chili is very strong.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | καυτερός | καυτεροί |
| Genitive | καυτερού | καυτερών |
| Accusative | καυτερό | καυτερούς |
| Vocative | καυτερέ | καυτεροί |
Word family
καυτερήspicy (feminine)
καυτερόspicy (neuter)
καυτερότηταspiciness
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'καυτερός' meaning 'spicy' derives from the Ancient Greek 'καυρός', which relates to burning or heat. This connection emphasizes the sensation associated with spicy foods.
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