Tangy Meaning in English
word
ˈtæŋiː
TANG-ee
tˈæŋi
TANG-ee
Definition
Describes a sharp, strong, and often sour or citrus-like taste or smell that is pleasantly stimulating.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for food and drinks (e.g., sauces, fruits, candy). It's a positive description, not as harsh as 'sour.' Common collocations: 'tangy flavor,' 'tangy sauce.' Rarely used for smells, and not used for personalities.
Spanish: ácido - picante (sabor)Portuguese (BR): azedo - ácido (sabor)Portuguese (PT): azedo - ácido (sabor)Chinese (Simplified): 酸爽 (味道) - 带刺鼻气味的Chinese (Traditional): 酸爽 (味道) - 帶刺鼻氣味的Hindi: खट्टा (स्वाद) - तीखा (स्वाद)Arabic: حامض المذاق - لاذع (الطعم)Bengali: ঝাঁঝালো - টকসিটেRussian: острый (вкус) - пикантный - с кислинкойJapanese: ピリッとした - さわやかな酸味のあるVietnamese: chua thanh - chua dịuKorean: 톡 쏘는 - 새콤한Turkish: ekşi - keskin (tat)Urdu: تیز مزے والا - کھٹاIndonesian: asam segar - asam menyegarkan
Example Sentences
This lemonade tastes very tangy.
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The salad had a tangy dressing.
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I love the tangy taste of yogurt.
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That barbecue sauce is really tangy—it makes the meat taste amazing.
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There's a tangy zing in this orange juice that wakes me up.
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If you like things a bit tangy, try adding some vinegar to your soup.
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