smaken
the taste · noun (en)
- Definition
- Definite singular form of 'smak'. Refers to the sensory perception of flavor produced by food/drink, or figuratively to personal preference, aesthetic judgment, style, or the distinctive character of something.
- Inflections
- smak, smaken, smaker, smakene
- Origin
- From Old Norse 'smakr', meaning 'sweetness' or 'taste', related to the verb 'smaka' (to taste). Shares historical Germanic roots with words describing flavor, zest, or relish.
Examples
| Jeg likte ikke smaken av den nye saften fordi den inneholdt mye sukker. | I didn't like the taste of the new juice because it contained a lot of sugar. |
| Smaken av ferske jordbær er mye kraftigere enn de fra butikken. | The taste of fresh strawberries is much stronger than those from the store. |
| Hun har helt unik smak når det gjelder valg av møbler og farger. | She has a completely unique taste when it comes to choosing furniture and colors. |