taste (EN)
noun, verb

noun “taste”

sg. taste, pl. tastes or uncountable
  1. the sensation experienced by the tongue when it encounters certain substances
    After eating the sour candy, she had a tangy taste lingering on her tongue.
  2. a small amount of something to try or experience it
    The chef offered us a taste of the new dish he was perfecting.
  3. an individual's personal preferences and judgments in matters of style, appearance, or food
    Her taste in music ranges from classical to modern jazz.
  4. a specific liking or fondness for something
    Over the years, my grandfather has acquired a taste for old music.

verb “taste”

taste; he tastes; past tasted, part. tasted; ger. tasting
  1. to try or test the flavor of something by eating or drinking a small amount
    The cook tasted the soup to check if it needed more seasoning.
  2. to possess a certain flavor that is detectable when consumed
    This apple pie tastes just like the one my mother used to make.
  3. to recognize a particular flavor in something by eating or drinking it
    As a professional food critic, he can taste the subtlest hint of cinnamon in the dessert.