Tikmantikman (en. To taste)

/tik-mantik-man/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform the action of tasting.
Taste the food before you serve it.
Tikmantikman mo ang pagkain bago mo ito ihain.
Try the taste of something.
Let's taste the soup to see if it needs salt.
Tikmantikman natin ang sopas kung ito ay kailangan ng asin.

Etymology

derived from 'tikman' meaning 'to try the taste'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Taste their food.
Try the taste of food made by others.
Tikmantikman ang kanilang pagkain.

Related Words

taste
The ability to perceive different flavors.
panlasa
tasting
The action of tasting something.
pagtikim

Slang Meanings

Try everything; sample a lot of food or drinks.
Just sample all the desserts at the buffet, it's fun!
Tikmantikman mo na lang lahat ng dessert sa buffet, ang saya!
Eat at different places or try various dishes.
Oh, just sample the food at the street food festival!
Naku, tikmantikman lang ang mga pagkain sa street food festival!
Enjoy exploring tastes and food.
Come on, let's sample the new dishes at this restaurant!
Sige na, tikmantikman na natin ang mga bagong putahe sa restaurant na ito!