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λιπαρός
greasy /lipaˈros/
adjectiveC1#7619 most common
Also: oily, fatty
Example sentences
Το φαγητό είναι λιπαρό.
The food is greasy.
Αυτή η πίτσα έχει πολύ λιπαρό τυρί.
This pizza has very greasy cheese.
Δεν μου αρέσουν οι λιπαρές τροφές.
I don't like greasy foods.
Η τηγανητή πατάτα ήταν πολύ λιπαρή.
The fried potato was very greasy.
Πρέπει να αποφύγουμε τα λιπαρά φαγητά για την υγεία μας.
We should avoid greasy foods for our health.
Ο σεφ χρησιμοποίησε λιπαρό λάδι για το πιάτο.
The chef used greasy oil for the dish.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | λιπαρός | λιπαροί |
| Genitive | λιπαρού | λιπαρών |
| Accusative | λιπαρό | λιπαρούς |
| Vocative | λιπαρέ | λιπαροί |
Word family
λιπαρότηταgreasiness
λιπαρώνgreasy (plural)
λιπαρίζωto grease
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'λιπαρός' derives from the Ancient Greek 'λιπαρός', which also meant 'greasy' or 'oily'. This term is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting the concept of fat or grease.
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