tikim
tikím with stress marks
taste; experience
Usage Note
Tikim refers to sampling a small portion of food to check its flavor, often used in the command 'Tikman mo' when inviting someone to try a dish. In Filipino culture, 'Patikim' is a common, casual way to ask for a small taste of whatever someone else is eating.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng isang tikim. "
Natural Translation
I want one taste.
Literal Translation
Want I of one taste.
" Isang tikim lang, busog na ako. "
Natural Translation
Just one taste, and I'm already full.
Literal Translation
One taste only, full already I.
" Sa isang tikim pa lamang ng putaheng iyon, alam mong gawa ito ng isang tunay na magaling na kusinero. "
Natural Translation
With just one taste of that dish, you already know it was made by a truly skilled cook.
Literal Translation
At one taste still only of dish that, know you that made it of a true skilled cook.
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