σκέτος

Greek

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian schietto, of Germanic origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsce.tos/

Adjective

σκέτος • (skétos) m (feminine σκέτη, neuter σκέτο)

  1. plain, pure
  2. neat, straight, undiluted (for alcoholic drinks)
  3. unsweetened, black (for coffee drinks)
  4. as an imperative for abstract nouns
    σκέτη ανοησία ― skéti anoïsía ― sheer nonsense
    σκέτη απόλαυση ― skéti apólafsi ― absolute delight
    σκέτη αποτυχία ― skéti apotychía ― complete failure

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