der Geschmack, ¨-er
taste
Es ist das Empfinden, das man beim Essen oder Trinken im Mund hat, wenn man Aromen wahrnimmt.
The German word "Geschmack" is a noun that means "taste" or "flavor." It refers to both the physical sensation of taste that one experiences through the taste buds and, more abstractly, to a person's aesthetic preferences or sense of style.
Similar words in German include "Aroma" (aroma, particularly for food and drinks) and "Kulinarik" (culinary, often relating to food experiences).
The difference between "Geschmack" and these similar words is that "Aroma" specifically refers to scent-related aspects, particularly in relation to food, while "Kulinarik" encompasses the broader culinary arts without focusing solely on taste. "Geschmack" can apply to a range of contexts beyond food, including opinions about art, fashion, and design, making it a more versatile word in those areas.
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Examples
Der Geschmack von frischem Brot ist unvergleichlich.noun
The taste of fresh bread is incomparable.
Der Geschmack von frischen Erdbeeren ist unvergleichlich.noun
The taste of fresh strawberries is incomparable.
Ich konnte den intensiven Geschmack der frischen Kräuter sofort erkennen.noun
I could immediately recognize the intense taste of the fresh herbs.
Der Geschmack des Kaffees war heute ungewöhnlich bitter.noun
The taste of the coffee was unusually bitter today.
Mit der Zeit ändert sich oft der Geschmack vieler Menschen.noun
Over time, the taste of many people often changes.
Der Geschmack dieses Kaffees erinnert mich an meine Reise nach Italien.noun
The taste of this coffee reminds me of my trip to Italy.
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