provsmaka

Definition & meaning

Provsmaka means to taste something to test it, typically a small amount of food or drink. The purpose may be to check its flavor or quality before serving, buying, or choosing it.

Grammar & Word origin

Provsmaka is a verb:

• Infinitive: provsmaka
• Present: provsmakar
• Past: provsmakade
• Supine: provsmakat

It combines prov, meaning “test” or “trial,” and smaka, meaning “taste.”

Synonyms & antonyms

• smaka ↗ — “to taste.” This is broader and does not necessarily imply testing something.
• testa ↗ — “to test.” This can refer to testing anything, not specifically by tasting.

There is no common direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

• provsmaka maten ↗ — taste the food to check it.
• provsmaka vinet ↗ — sample the wine.