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    Tumikim (en. To taste)

    /tuˈmikim/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of chewing or taking a taste of food or drink.
    He tasted the newly cooked pasta on the table.
    Tumikim siya ng bagong luto na pasta sa mesa.
    The act of trying food to know its taste.
    Before deciding, he tasted various dishes.
    Bago siya magdesisyon, tumikim siya ng iba’t ibang ulam.
    The experience of tasting something.
    She tasted various fruits at the market.
    Tumikim siya ng iba’t ibang prutas sa pamilihan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'tikim' which means 'to taste' or 'to try'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to savor flavor
    to try the taste of food or drink
    tumira ng lasa

    Related Words

    taste
    The root word meaning 'to try the taste'.
    tikim
    eat
    The act of consuming or tasting food.
    kain

    Slang Meanings

    to try
    You should try the new restaurant here in town.
    Tumikim ka na sa bagong restaurant dito sa bayan.
    to take a bite
    He already took a bite of your souvenir, it's great!
    Tumikim na siya ng pasalubong mo, ang saya!