Pagtikim (en. Tasting)

/pag.ti.kim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of sampling or trying something by eating or drinking.
Tasting bagoong is essential before cooking the dish.
Mahalaga ang pagtikim ng bagoong bago lutuin ang ulam.
A process of assessing the quality of food or drink by sampling.
The sommeliers work on tasting wines to assess their quality.
Ang mga sommelier ay nagtatrabaho sa pagtikim ng mga alak upang suriin ang kanilang kalidad.

Etymology

from the word 'tikim' meaning 'to taste' or 'to try.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

wine tasting
the process of sampling wine to assess it.
pagtikim ng alak
food tasting
the process of sampling various dishes or foods.
pagtikim ng pagkain

Related Words

taste
the action of sampling flavor in food or drink.
tikim
delicious
expresses great flavor or quality of food.
masarap

Slang Meanings

delicious taste
I haven't tasted the dishes from their home yet, but I'm sure they're delicious!
Wala pa akong pagtikim sa lutong bahay nila, pero siguradong masarap 'yan!
little tasting
We did a little tasting of the food at the picnic, it was fun!
Nag-mini-tikim kami ng mga pagkain sa picnic, ang saya!
try out
You need to try out this new restaurant, it's all the hype!
Kailangan mong pagtikim ang bagong restaurant na 'to, ang hype!