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How do you say "taste" in Italian?
assaggiare
In Italian, "taste" is assaggiare.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers say assaggiare as a-ssa-ggia-re, punching ggia a bit louder. Don't rush the double ss in the middle — Italians linger on it slightly.
Grammar notes
assaggiare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Vuoi assaggiare la zuppa?
Would you like to taste the soup?
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How to remember assaggiare
Say assaggiare while picturing "Would you like to taste the soup?" happening in front of you; the pairing sticks faster than the word alone.
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Questions about assaggiare
How do you pronounce assaggiare?
Native speakers say assaggiare as a-ssa-ggia-re, punching ggia a bit louder. Don't rush the double ss in the middle — Italians linger on it slightly.
Is assaggiare formal or casual?
assaggiare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is assaggiare used in Italian?
assaggiare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Vuoi assaggiare la zuppa? (Would you like to taste the soup?).
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