C2 Woordenlijst - Smaken en geuren

Hier leert u alle essentiële woorden om over smaken en geuren te praten, speciaal verzameld voor leerlingen van niveau C2.

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insipid

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

describing food that has no flavor or taste

smaakloos, flets

Ex: The sauce was insipid that it barely complemented the dish .

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briny

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having the taste of salt

zilt, zoutachtig

Ex: As the ship sailed through briny waters , sailors could taste the salt on their lips .

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piquant

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

pittig, scherp

Ex: The dish had piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes .

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astringent

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste

samentrekkend, bitter

Ex: Astringent notes in dark chocolate can contribute to its complexity , adding a bitter and drying sensation .

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cloying

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

te zoet, overdadig zoet

Ex: The dessert was cloying, leaving a sickly sweet taste in his mouth.

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unpalatable

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

describing food that does not have a pleasant taste

onpleasant, ongepast

Ex: The pasta was overcooked and dry , rendering unpalatable despite the flavorful sauce .

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nectarous

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste

nectarachtig, zoetig

Ex: The tropical smoothie blended with fresh pineapple and coconut milk was nectarous and invigorating .

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dainty

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

pleasing in taste

delicaat, fijn

Ex: The dainty lemon sorbet served between courses cleansed the palate with its light and refreshing flavor.

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rank

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

walgelijk, onaangenaam

Ex: The expired seafood had a rank taste that left a lingering aftertaste in the diner's mouth.

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foul

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

vies, kwalijk

Ex: The public restroom had foul atmosphere , with a combination of unpleasant smells .

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malodorous

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

vies, wanstaltig

Ex: The trash heap behind the restaurant malodorous in the heat , attracting flies and pests .

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musty

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation

muf, bedompt

Ex: The antique shop had a charming ambiance, but some items carried a faint musty scent from their age.

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odoriferous

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent

geurig, welriekend

Ex: The garden was filled odoriferous flowers , enveloping visitors in a fragrant embrace .

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putrid

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

verrot, ontbinding

Ex: After days in the sun , putrid remains of the roadkill were impossible to ignore .

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ambrosial

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly

hemels, goddelijk

Ex: The jasmine tea had ambrosial quality , combining delicate floral notes with a soothing infusion .

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skunky

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a strong, pungent smell, often likened to the scent of a skunk

stevig geurend, skunkachtig

Ex: The refrigerator had broken down, causing all of the food inside to become skunky and spoiled.

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rancid

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

ranzig, verderfelijk

Ex: The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore.

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fetid

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

stinkend, afschuwelijk

Ex: The sewer system malfunctioned , releasing fetid stench that wafted through the neighborhood .

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offensive

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses

Ex: The unwashed gym clothes left in the locker room created offensive atmosphere for anyone nearby .

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umami

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

‌a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.

umami, hartige smaak

Ex: The tomatoes in the sauce provided a natural umami boost, making it taste more robust and satisfying.

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