VERB
schmecken/ˈʃmɛkŋ̩/to taste; to be tasty; to savor
schmecken is a German verb that means to taste, to be tasty, or to savor. It is pronounced /ˈʃmɛkŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schmeckte" and the past participle is "geschmeckt".
Definitions
1.to have a particular taste; to taste (of something)(perception of taste)
a.to possess a specific flavor
Die Suppe schmeckt nach Knoblauch.—The soup tastes of garlic.
2.to be tasty; to please the palate(evaluation of food/drink)
a.to be enjoyable in taste
Der Kuchen schmeckt sehr gut.—The cake tastes very good.
3.to savor or enjoy the taste of something(enjoyment)
a.to derive pleasure from tasting
Hat dir der Wein geschmeckt?—Did you enjoy the wine?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schmecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schmecke |
| Present (du) | schmeckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schmeckt |
| Preterite (ich) | schmeckte |
| Participle II | geschmeckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schmeckte |
| Imperative (singular) | schmecke |
| Imperative (plural) | schmeckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schmecken" mean in English?
- "schmecken" means to taste, to be tasty, or to savor. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schmecken"?
- "schmecken" is pronounced /ˈʃmɛkŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schmecken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schmecken" is "geschmeckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schmecken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schmecken" becomes "schmeckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schmecken"?
- "schmecken" is a verb in German.
