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taste in German

taste in German is Geschmack, Schmecken, kosten — taste means the sensation produced when food or drink is detected by the tongue, or the ability to perceive it.

taste in German

Geschmack
noun
One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
Schmecken
noun
One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
Geschmack
noun
(countable, and, uncountable) A person's implicit set of preferences, especially esthetic, though also culinary, sartorial, etc.
kosten
verb
(transitive) To sample the flavor of something orally.
probieren
verb
(transitive) To sample the flavor of something orally.
schmecken
verb
(transitive) To sample the flavor of something orally.
schmecken
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To have a taste; to excite a particular sensation by which flavor is distinguished.
kosten
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To have a taste; to excite a particular sensation by which flavor is distinguished.
kosten
verb
(transitive, figurative) To experience.

What does "taste" mean?

  1. noun The sensation produced when food or drink is detected by the tongue, or the ability to perceive it.
    "The soup had a rich, salty taste."
  2. noun A small sample of something, especially food or drink.
    "Can I have a taste of your pasta?"
  3. noun A person's preferences, especially regarding style, art, or fashion.
    "Their apartment was decorated with impeccable taste."
  4. verb To sample the flavour of something, or to notice a flavour.
    "Taste the sauce before you add more salt."
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taste in a sentence

  • The soup had a rich, salty taste.
  • She lost her sense of taste after catching a cold.
  • Can I have a taste of your pasta?
  • Their apartment was decorated with impeccable taste.

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What is "taste" in German?

"taste" in German is Geschmack, Schmecken, kosten. taste means: The sensation produced when food or drink is detected by the tongue, or the ability to perceive it.

How do you use "taste" in a sentence?

Example: "The soup had a rich, salty taste." In German, "taste" is Geschmack, Schmecken, kosten.

Are there other ways to say "taste" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "taste": Geschmack, Schmecken, kosten, probieren, schmecken.

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