γερός (yerós)

Pronunciation

Definitions & Examples

• adjective:
  (of people) strong, sturdy, able-bodied, robust, strapping (fit and healthy)
  Examples:

  • Δεν με νοιάζει αν είναι αγόρι ή κορίτσι, αρκεί να είναι γερό παιδί.Den me noiázei an eínai agóri í korítsi, arkeí na eínai geró paidí.
  • I don't care if it's a boy or a girl as long as it's healthy.
• adjective:
  (by extension) strong, sturdy, tough, solid, (capable of producing or withstanding great physical force)
  Examples:

  • Το σπίτι είναι γερό και θα αντέξει την καταιγίδα.To spíti eínai geró kai tha antéxei tin kataigída.
  • The house is sturdy and will withstand the storm.
• adjective:
  strong, able (impressive or good)
  Examples:

  • Ο επιστήμονας έχει γερό μυαλό.O epistímonas échei geró myaló.
  • The scientist has a strong mind.
• adjective:
  (of items) unbroken, intact (not having been destroyed)
  Examples:

  • Δεν έχει αφήσει γερό ποτήρι στο σπίτι!Den échei afísei geró potíri sto spíti!
  • She hasn't left a cup intact in the house!
• adjective:
  (of fruit and nuts) unspoiled, unspoilt (not rotten)
  Examples:

  • γερά αμύγδαλα (gerá amýgdala) — unspoiled almonds