From root: tikim
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumikim
tu-mi-KIM
tasted
Present (Incomplete)
tumitikim
tu-mi-ti-KIM
is tasting
Future (Contemplated)
titikim
ti-ti-KIM
will taste
Usage Note
Tumikim is used when a person samples a small amount of food or drink to test its flavor, often during meal preparation or when being offered a new dish. It is an actor-focused verb that emphasizes the person doing the tasting rather than the food itself.
Examples
" Gusto kong tumikim nito. "
Natural Translation
I want to taste this.
Literal Translation
Want I to-taste this.
" Gusto kong tumikim ng adobo. "
Natural Translation
I want to taste the adobo.
Literal Translation
Want I to-taste of adobo.
" Bago niya ihain ang ulam, tumitikim muna siya para masiguro na tama ang lasa. "
Natural Translation
Before she serves the dish, she tastes it first to make sure the flavor is right.
Literal Translation
Before she serve the dish, tasting first she so ensure that right the flavor.
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