From root: tikim
Usage Note
Panikim refers to an item used for tasting or a small portion of food used to sample a flavor. This word is formed through nasal assimilation of the prefix pang- and the root tikim.
Examples
" Nasaan ang kutsarang panikim? "
Natural Translation
Where is the tasting spoon?
Literal Translation
Where the spoon taster-tool?
" Nasaan ang kutsarang panikim? "
Natural Translation
Where is the spoon used as a taster tool?
Literal Translation
Where the spoon that for-tasting?
" Bago ihain ang sopas sa mga bisita, gumamit muna ang kusinero ng panikim upang tiyakin ang tamang timpla. "
Natural Translation
Before serving the soup to the guests, the cook first used a taster to make sure the seasoning was right.
Literal Translation
Before serve the soup to the guests, used first the cook of taster so-that ensure the right seasoning.
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