tasting

• Der Vorgang, eine kleine Menge Speise oder Getränk zu probieren, um deren Geschmack oder Qualität zu beurteilen; auch eine entsprechende Veranstaltung, bei der verschiedene Proben verkostet werden.

A noun referring to the act of sampling a small amount of food or drink to evaluate its flavor or quality.

1. Small sample of food or drinkB1formalculinary

   A small amount of food or drink taken to evaluate its flavor or quality.

   Verkostung

   • The chef offered a tasting of the new sauce.
   • We attended a wine tasting at the vineyard.
   • The tasting included several types of cheese.

   Synonymebitemorselnibblesamplesiptaste

2. Act of sensing flavorB2formal

   The process of using the taste buds to distinguish different substances.

   Verkostung

   • Tasting is a complex sensory experience.
   • Her tasting of the soup revealed it needed more salt.
   • The tasting of spices requires a refined palate.

   Synonymedegustationgustationtaste

3. Quality evaluationB1formal

   The act of taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality or characteristics.

   Verkostung

   • The tasting of the wine confirmed its excellent vintage.
   • He performed a tasting of the olive oil to check its purity.
   • The tasting of the dish was part of the cooking competition.

   Synonymedegustationnibblesamplingsiptesttrial

• Verb, das bezeichnet, den Geschmack von etwas mit dem Mund wahrzunehmen oder zu prüfen, oder selbst einen bestimmten Geschmack zu haben.

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving or experiencing the flavor of something, or to have a particular flavor.

1. Perceive flavorA1formal

   To perceive or experience the flavor of something by putting it in the mouth.

   Schmecken

   • She tasted the soup to see if it needed more salt.
   • I can taste the garlic in this sauce.
   • He tasted the wine before ordering a bottle.

   Synonymenibblesamplesavorsiptesttry

2. Sample or tryA2formal

   To eat or drink a small amount of something to test its flavor.

   Probieren

   • Would you like to taste this cheese?
   • The chef invited us to taste his new dish.
   • She tasted a piece of the cake before serving it.

   Synonymenibblesamplesiptesttry

3. Experience brieflyB2formal

   To have a brief experience of something.

   Etwas kurz erleben

   • He finally tasted success after years of hard work.
   • She tasted freedom for the first time when she moved out.
   • They tasted the thrill of victory in the championship game.

   Synonymesampletry

   Antonymeavoideschewshun