γεύτηκαν
Wordform Details
Translation: tastesavor
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personpluralpassiveaoristIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: γεύομαι
Translation: to taste; to try (food); to experience (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γεύομαι (geuomai). Related to the root that gives us English 'gust' (as in 'gustation') and 'disgust'. The connection between tasting and experiencing is preserved in English expressions like 'to get a taste of something'.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'gustatory' (relating to taste) - they share the same ancient root
- Remember that 'disgust' originally meant 'distaste'
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Often used in social dining contexts and in food-related conversations. Greeks commonly offer food or drinks with phrases using this verb, and refusing to taste something offered can be considered impolite.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While γεύομαι means 'to taste', γεμίζω means 'to fill'. They look similar but have different meanings.
This word:
Γεύτηκε το φαγητό.
He tasted the food.
Confused word:
Γέμισε το ποτήρι.
He filled the glass.
Notes: The verbs have different conjugation patterns and γεύομαι is deponent (has passive form but active meaning)
Mnemonic: γεύομαι has 'υ' (upsilon) - think 'yummy' for taste; γεμίζω has 'μ' - think 'more' for filling