assaggiare
to taste, to try (food)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/assadˈdʒaːre/
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Cultural Note
Sharing tastes is a key part of Italian dining. It's common and encouraged to offer bites from your plate. At markets and food shops, vendors often invite you to 'assaggiare' before buying. Refusing a taste offered with genuine warmth can come across as standoffish.
📝 Example Sentences
Vuoi assaggiare il mio piatto?
Do you want to taste my dish?
Devi assaggiare la mozzarella di bufala campana!
You must try the Campanian buffalo mozzarella!
Ho assaggiato un dolce siciliano incredibile.
I tasted an incredible Sicilian dessert.