proeven
to taste; to sample
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈpru.vən/
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Cultural Note
Proeven is essential at Dutch markets, where vendors encourage you to taste before buying. Cheese shops, wine bars, and food festivals all revolve around 'proeverijen' (tastings). The concept of proeven implies savouring slowly, not just eating.
📝 Example Sentences
Wil je de soep even proeven?
Would you like to taste the soup?
Op de kaasmarkt kun je verschillende soorten kaas proeven.
At the cheese market you can taste different kinds of cheese.