How to Say ‘Good taste’ in German
Einen guten Geschmack
EYE-nen GOO-ten guh-SHMAHK
[EYE-nen GOO-ten guh-SHMAHK]
💬 Usage Tip: Geschmack is a der word. After haben, ein becomes einen and the describing word takes -en: einen guten Geschmack.
Phrase Breakdown
Einen
[EYE-nen]
a
Indefinite article before a masculine accusative noun.
Ich plane einen kurzen Austausch nächste Woche.
I am planning a short exchange next week.
guten
[GOO-ten]
good
Form of 'gut' used before masculine nouns in greetings (accusative).
Guten Abend, Herr Müller!
Good evening, Mr. Müller!
Geschmack
[guh-SHMAHK]
taste; flavor
Refers to the flavor profile of the coffee.
Der Geschmack der Bohnen ist sehr interessant.
The taste of the beans is very interesting.
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