Patikim (en. Taste)

/patiˈkim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small portion or just a bit of food or drink being sampled.
He offered a taste of his cooked food.
Nagbigay siya ng patikim ng kanyang nilutong pagkain.
An opportunity to taste or try a type of food or drink.
The taste of the sour fruit was liked by the guests.
Ang patikim ng maasim na prutas ay nagustuhan ng mga bisita.

Etymology

From the word 'tikim' meaning 'to taste' with the prefix 'pa-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

taste of local dishes
Tasting of local dishes.
patikim ng mga putaheng lokal

Related Words

taste
The process of getting flavor from food or drink.
tikim

Slang Meanings

sample
Oh, just a taste of your new adobo!
O, patikim nga ng bagong luto mong adobo!
give it a try
Check out this new video game, it's so fun!
Patikim nga ng bagong video game na ito, ang saya!
brief test
Okay, let me have a taste of the newly made cake.
Sige, patikim mo sa akin yung bagong gawang cake.