Schmecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schmecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to taste", "to perceive taste" or "to like".

Essential properties of "schmecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schmecken
  • Simple past: schmeckte
  • Participle: geschmeckt

See full conjugation of schmecken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "schmecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To perceive taste"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Suppe schmeckt sehr gut.The soup tastes very good.
  2. Wie schmeckt dir der Kaffee?How does the coffee taste to you?
  3. Das Essen schmeckt mir nicht.The food doesn't taste good to me.

2.) "To be pleasing or agreeable"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Mir schmeckt italienisches Essen sehr.I really like Italian food.
  2. Das schmeckt mir gar nicht.I don't like that at all.
  3. Schmeckt dir der neue Job?Do you like your new job?

3.) "To taste or sample something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du bitte die Soße schmecken?Can you please taste the sauce?
  2. Der Koch schmeckt das Gericht, bevor er es serviert.The chef tastes the dish before serving it.
  3. Lass mich mal schmecken, ob genug Salz drin ist.Let me taste if there's enough salt in it.
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