nêm nếm thử

/nem nem tʰɨ/
phrase★Intermediate— to taste test
informal

To sample or try a small amount of food or drink to check its flavor or quality before consuming more or serving it to others.

Bà nêm nếm thử bánh mới của con trước khi bán.

The grandmother tasted the new cake before selling it.

Đừng quên nêm nếm thử nước mắm trước khi dùng.

Don't forget to taste the fish sauce before using it.

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This phrase is commonly used in cooking and dining contexts.

Collocations

nêm nếm thử món ănto taste test the foodnêm nếm thử nướcto taste test the drink

Related Phrases

thử hươngphrase
to smell or taste to check the flavor
thử vịphrase
to taste to check the taste

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is commonly used in cooking and dining situations, especially when adjusting seasoning or checking the quality of ingredients.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verbs 'nêm' (to season) and 'nếm' (to taste), combined with 'thử' (to try).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used when preparing or serving food to ensure the right flavor balance.

Word Breakdown

nêm
to season
root
+
nếm
to taste
root
+
thử
to try
root
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