Magtikin (en. To taste)

/maɡ.tiˈkin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of trying the taste of food or drink.
You should taste the soup before adding sugar.
Magtikin ka muna ng sopas bago ilagay ang asukal.
The action of examining or testing other things.
Try out other concepts before making a choice.
Magtikin ka ng iba pang konsepto bago pumili.

Etymology

From the word 'tikim' which means 'to taste' or 'to try'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Taste the wine
Try the taste of the wine.
Magtikin ng alak
Taste the food
Try the taste of the food.
Magtikin ng pagkain

Related Words

taste
An action of trying the taste.
tikim
sample
An example that is tested for assessment.
sampol

Slang Meanings

To pay attention or to talk to someone.
Because he loves to socialize, there are always people around him.
Dahil mahilig siyang magtikin, palaging may tao sa kanyang paligid.
To chat or engage in online conversation.
Let's chat on Messenger later!
Mag-tikin tayo sa Messenger mamaya!
To have fun or bond with friends.
Join us, let's hang out at Janna's house.
Sama ka sa amin, magtikin tayo sa bahay ni Janna.