Take a bite Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbaɪt

TAYK-uh-BYTE

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈaɪt

TAYK-uh-BYTE

Definition

To put a piece of food in your mouth by biting it. It is also used when someone tries or tastes some food.

Usage & Nuances

Common in informal and everyday situations, especially before eating. Often used when offering food to others or encouraging someone to try something. Collocates with 'of' for specific foods (take a bite of my pizza).

• Spanish: dar un mordisco - probar (comida)
• Portuguese (BR): dar uma mordida - experimentar (comida)
• Portuguese (PT): dar uma dentada - experimentar (comida)
• Chinese (Simplified): 咬一口 - 尝一口
• Chinese (Traditional): 咬一口 - 嚐一口
• Hindi: एक कौर लेना - खाना चखना
• Arabic: يأخذ قضمة - يتذوق (طعام)
• Bengali: এক কামড় খাওয়া
• Russian: откусить
• Japanese: 一口食べる
• Vietnamese: cắn một miếng
• Korean: 한 입 먹다
• Turkish: bir ısırık almak
• Urdu: ایک نوالہ لینا
• Indonesian: mengambil satu gigitan

Example Sentences

You can take a bite of my apple if you want.

basic

She didn’t take a bite of the cake.

basic

Please take a bite and tell me if you like it.

basic

I was so hungry, I didn’t even take a bite before it was all gone.

natural

Go ahead, take a bite—it’s really good!

natural

Every time I take a bite of this, I remember my grandma’s cooking.

natural