nêm nếm thử

/nem nem tʰɨ/

to taste test

Anh nêm nếm thử món ăn mới trước khi phục vụ khách.

He tasted the new dish before serving it to customers.

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.

This phrase is commonly used in cooking and dining contexts.

Collocations

to smell or taste to check the flavor

to taste to check the taste

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

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

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

nêm

to season

root

nếm

to taste

root

thử

to try

root

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