Tasting Meaning in English
word · lemma: taste
/ˈteɪstɪŋ/
TAY-sting
/tˈeɪstɪŋ/
TAY-sting
Definition
Tasting means trying a small amount of food or drink to check its flavor, or an event where people sample different foods or drinks.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a noun for events ("wine tasting"), or present participle for actions ("She is tasting the soup"). In events, "tasting" implies sampling for enjoyment or comparison, not eating a full meal. Common combinations: "wine tasting", "cheese tasting".
Spanish: cata - degustaciónPortuguese (BR): degustação - prova (de comida, vinho)Portuguese (PT): prova - degustaçãoChinese (Simplified): 品尝 - 品味Chinese (Traditional): 品嚐 - 品味Hindi: चखना - स्वाद लेनाArabic: تذوقBengali: চাখা - স্বাদ পরীক্ষা (ইভেন্ট)Russian: дегустация - пробование (еды/напитков)Japanese: テイスティング - 味見Vietnamese: nếm thử - buổi nếm thửKorean: 시식 - 맛보기Turkish: tadımUrdu: چکھنا - ذائقہ آزمائش (ایونٹ)Indonesian: mencicipi - acara mencicipi
Example Sentences
We went to a tasting at the new bakery.
basic
She is tasting the soup to make sure it is ready.
basic
The tasting starts at 6 p.m.
basic
At the wine tasting, I discovered a new favorite.
natural
People were tasting dishes from all over the world.
natural
If you love cheese, don’t miss the free tasting at the market this weekend.
natural