der Geschmack
Translation
taste, flavor, preference, style
Examples
Der Kuchen hat einen guten Geschmack.
The cake has a good taste.
Sie hat einen teuren Geschmack.
She has expensive taste.
Das ist nicht mein Geschmack.
That is not to my taste.
Grammar Patterns
to have a taste for ((sth.)) He has a taste for good wine.
to be to ((sb.'s)) taste That is entirely to my taste.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aroma, Würze (for flavor); Stil, Vorliebe (for preference). Antonyms: Geschmacklosigkeit (tastelessness).
Etymology
From the verb 'schmecken' (to taste). The prefix 'Ge-' often forms nouns from verbs, indicating the result of an action.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the verb 'schmecken' (to taste). 'Geschmack' is the noun for what you perceive. It applies to both food flavor and personal style.