flavor
gb/flˈeɪvɚ/ us/flˈeɪvɚ/
A2
Ingles
~ 8800
íz, jelleg, hangulat, ízesít, fűszerez, színesít, ízelítő
PANGNGALAN
A2
1
íz
A1
Padron ng paggamit:
[food/drink] has a [adjective] flavor
The soup has a deep, smoky flavor from the roasted peppers.
A levesnek a sült paprikától gazdag, füstös íze van.
Fresh basil gives the dish a bright, clean flavor.
A friss bazsalikom üde, tiszta ízt ad az ételnek.
This coffee has a bitter flavor that I really enjoy.
The meat lost a lot of its flavor because it was overcooked.
Adding a little salt will bring out the natural flavor of the tomatoes.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The chicken has a very good flavor.
A csirkének nagyon jó íze van.
I like the sweet flavor of this cake.
Szeretem ennek a süteménynek az édes ízét.
Garlic gives the pasta a strong flavor.
This tea has almost no flavor.
Lemon juice adds a fresh flavor to the fish.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use "flavor" only for ice cream or candy. In everyday English, it is used for almost any food or drink, including meat, vegetables, coffee, tea, and so on. Also, do not say *"a flavor of salt"* when you mean that something is salty; use "salty flavor" or "it tastes salty" instead.
Kahulugan
overall taste of food or drink
Mga kolokasyon
rich flavor
|strong flavor
|mild flavor
|full of flavor
|add flavor
|subtle flavor
Mga kasingkahulugan
taste (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, but "flavor" usually stresses the more detailed or complex quality of the taste.)
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savory (Refers specifically to a salty or spicy flavor, not sweet, while "flavor" is neutral and can be any taste.)
Mga kasalungat
blandness (Describes food with very little flavor or interest, the opposite of having a strong or rich flavor.)
Mga tema
food
|daily life
|health
|food_drink
Depinisyon
The way food or drink tastes and smells when you eat or drink it.
The combined impression of taste and smell that food or drink has when you eat or drink it.
PANGNGALAN
A2
2
íz
A1
Padron ng paggamit:
[product] comes in [flavor]
What flavor of ice cream would you like, chocolate or mint?
Milyen ízű fagylaltot kérsz: csokoládésat vagy mentásat?
This brand sells chips in ten different flavors.
Ez a márka tíz különböző ízben kínál csipszet.
My favorite flavor of yogurt is mango.
They launched a limited-edition pumpkin spice flavor for autumn.
We tried a strange new soda flavor that tasted like cucumber.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
Fagylaltból a csokoládé a kedvenc ízem.
The store has many flavors of tea.
Az üzletben sokféle ízű tea kapható.
This candy comes in five flavors.
She bought three different flavors of yogurt.
I want to try a new flavor of juice.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes say *"What taste of ice cream do you like?"* when they mean "What flavor of ice cream do you like?" Use "flavor" to talk about types like chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry.
Kahulugan
specific kind of taste
Mga kolokasyon
ice cream flavor
|favorite flavor
|different flavors
|new flavor
|flavor options
|flavor combinations
Mga kasingkahulugan
variety (Stresses a different kind or version of a product in general; "flavor" specifically refers to differences in taste.)
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kind (A very general word for a type of thing; "flavor" is specifically about taste differences.)
Mga kasalungat
plain (Describes food without an added flavor, such as plain yogurt, the opposite of having a special flavor.)
Mga tema
food
|daily life
|shopping
|food_drink
Depinisyon
A special kind of taste, like chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry, that food or drink can have.
A particular kind of taste that something, especially a food or drink, has or is made to have.
B2
3
Padron ng paggamit:
the flavor of [an event/place/writing]
The restaurant tries to keep the traditional local flavor in its design and menu.
Az étterem igyekszik megőrizni a hagyományos helyi jelleget a berendezésében és az étlapján.
His speech had a strong political flavor, even though it was supposed to be about education.
Beszédének erős politikai jellege volt, pedig elvileg az oktatásról kellett volna szólnia.
The movie has a distinctly European flavor in its pacing and humor.
The book gives you a real flavor of life in a small coastal town.
Spices add an exotic flavor to the dish and to the whole dining experience.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The old buildings give the city a special flavor.
A régi épületek különleges jelleget adnak a városnak.
This book has a very modern flavor.
Ez a könyv nagyon modern hangulatú.
The music adds a local flavor to the festival.
Her writing has a humorous flavor.
The street market has a real Asian flavor.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse "style" or "atmosphere" and not realize that "flavor" can be used metaphorically for places, events, and writing. Also avoid saying *"taste"* when you talk about the general feeling of something non-food; use "flavor" or "atmosphere" instead.
Kahulugan
distinctive quality or character
Mga kolokasyon
local flavor
|cultural flavor
|political flavor
|international flavor
|give [something] a flavor
|the general flavor
Mga kasingkahulugan
character (Very close in meaning; "character" is slightly broader, while "flavor" often highlights a noticeable, sometimes pleasant quality.)
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atmosphere (Focuses more on the feeling of a place or event; "flavor" can describe style, tone, or overall impression more generally.)
Mga kasalungat
uniformity (Suggests things are all the same and lack any special quality, the opposite of having a distinctive flavor.)
Mga tema
culture
|media
|society
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
A special feeling or style that makes something different and gives it a certain character.
A special quality, style, or feeling that something has, which makes it different and gives it a particular character.
PANDIWA
B1
4
Padron ng paggamit:
to flavor [food/drink] with [ingredient]
You can flavor the soup with fresh herbs right before serving.
A levest közvetlenül tálalás előtt friss fűszernövényekkel ízesítheted.
The chef lightly flavored the fish with lemon and dill.
A séf finoman citrommal és kaporral ízesítette a halat.
This yogurt is naturally flavored with real fruit.
They flavored the cocktail with a splash of orange liqueur.
She used cinnamon sticks to flavor the hot chocolate.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
She flavored the rice with garlic.
Fokhagymával ízesítette a rizst.
The cook flavored the chicken with lemon.
A szakács citrommal ízesítette a csirkét.
This water is flavored with strawberry.
I like to flavor my tea with honey.
He flavored the sauce with fresh herbs.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes say *"put flavor"* or *"give taste"* instead of "flavor" or "season." In cooking instructions, use "flavor" or "season" plus an object: "Flavor the soup with garlic," not *"put flavor in the soup."*
Kahulugan
add flavor to food or drink
Mga kolokasyon
flavor the sauce
|flavor with garlic
|lightly flavored
|flavor to taste
|flavored with vanilla
|flavor the soup
Mga kasingkahulugan
season (Very close in cooking contexts; "season" usually refers to adding salt, pepper, and basic spices, while "flavor" can include any ingredient that changes the taste.)
Mga kasalungat
leave plain (Means not adding any seasoning or flavoring, the opposite of flavoring food.)
Mga tema
food
|daily life
|cooking
|food_drink
Depinisyon
To put things like salt, sugar, or spices in food or drink to make it taste better or different.
To add spices, herbs, or other ingredients to food or drink in order to improve or change its taste.
PANDIWA
B2
5
Padron ng paggamit:
to flavor [something] with [quality/element]
The author flavors her stories with subtle humor and vivid detail.
Az írónő finom humorral és szemléletes részletekkel színesíti a történeteit.
The documentary is flavored with interviews from local residents.
A dokumentumfilmet helyi lakosokkal készült interjúk színesítik.
His comments were flavored with a bit of sarcasm.
The director flavored the film with elements of classic noir.
Their marketing emails are flavored with friendly, casual language.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The speaker flavored his talk with jokes.
Az előadó viccekkel színesítette az előadását.
She flavored her report with personal stories.
Személyes történetekkel színesítette a beszámolóját.
The movie is flavored with romance and comedy.
The teacher flavored the lesson with funny examples.
The article is flavored with strong opinions.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may over-literalize this verb and think it can only be used with food. In fact, it is quite common to say things like "flavor the story with humor" to mean adding a special style or feeling, not actual taste.
Kahulugan
give something a special character
Mga kolokasyon
flavor the story with humor
|flavored with nostalgia
|flavor the discussion with examples
|flavor the text with jokes
|flavor the report with personal comments
Mga kasingkahulugan
color (In this sense, "color" also means to influence or give a special quality to something, but it can suggest bias; "flavor" is more neutral and often pleasant.)
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enliven (Means to make something more lively or interesting in general, while "flavor" suggests a more specific kind of added character or tone.)
Mga kasalungat
strip down (To remove extra elements or style, making something more plain, the opposite of adding flavor.)
Mga tema
media
|communication
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
To add things to something so it has a special style or feeling.
To add elements to something that give it a particular style, tone, or character, often making it more interesting.
PANGNGALAN
C1
6
ízelítő
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
give [someone] a flavor of [something]
This short video will give you a flavor of what our training program is like.
Ez a rövid videó ízelítőt ad abból, hogy milyen a képzési programunk.
The first chapter offers a flavor of the author's writing style.
Az első fejezet ízelítőt ad a szerző írói stílusából.
Living abroad for a month gave her a flavor of life in another country.
The sample class is designed to give students a flavor of the full course.
The trailer gives viewers a flavor of the movie's dark humor.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The free lesson gives you a flavor of the whole course.
Az ingyenes óra ízelítőt ad az egész tanfolyamból.
The movie trailer gives a flavor of the story.
A filmelőzetes ízelítőt ad a történetből.
One week in the city gave me a flavor of life there.
The first class gives students a flavor of the subject.
This short text gives a flavor of his writing.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes do not recognize that "flavor" here is metaphorical and may try to translate word-for-word from their language. Remember it means a small example or preview, not actual taste.
Kahulugan
small sample or preview
Mga kolokasyon
a flavor of what to expect
|a flavor of life
|a flavor of the course
|give you a flavor
|get a flavor of
Mga kasingkahulugan
taste (In this sense, "taste" is very close and often interchangeable; "flavor" is slightly more formal or written in this usage.)
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preview (Suggests an early look at something before you fully experience it; "flavor" focuses on a short example that shows the overall feeling.)
Mga kasalungat
full experience (A complete experience is the opposite of only getting a small flavor or sample.)
Mga tema
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
A small part or example that helps you know what the whole thing will be like.
A small example or short experience that shows what something bigger or longer will be like.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
flavor
IPA
GB/flˈeɪvɚ/
US/flˈeɪvɚ/
Mga pantig at diin
fla - vor (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (fla)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: flavor
- Variant Spelling: flavour
- Plural: flavor, flavors
Verb
- Variant Spelling: flavour
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
flavour
verb B1
flavors
noun
Core family
flavorful
adjective
flavoring
noun
Related words
flavored
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
flavorless
adjective
Mahahalagang punto
- Spelling Variant: flavour Noun
- Spelling Variant: flavour Verb
Mga ekspresyon
add flavor to
1/ˈæd flˈeɪvɚ tə/
fixed phrase
make something tastier or livelier
To make something better or more interesting by adding extra things, such as spices to food or fun details to a story.
Mga Halimbawa
- Fresh herbs add flavor to simple dishes.
- The jokes really add flavor to his presentation.
- Color photos add flavor to the otherwise technical report.
bursting with flavor
1/bˈɚstɪŋ wˈɪθ flˈeɪvɚ/
idiom
informal
having very strong taste
Having a very strong and rich taste.
Mga Halimbawa
- The ripe tomatoes were bursting with flavor.
- This simple stew is bursting with flavor thanks to the fresh herbs.
- Every bite of the mango was bursting with flavor.
flavor profile
1/flˈeɪvɚ pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
overall taste description
The mix of tastes and smells that together describe how a food or drink is experienced.
Mga Halimbawa
- This coffee has a complex flavor profile with notes of chocolate and citrus.
- They compared the flavor profiles of several olive oils.
- The chef created a flavor profile that balances sweet, salty, and sour.
full of flavor
1/fˈʊl əv flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
having strong, rich taste
Tasting strong and good, not weak or bland.
Mga Halimbawa
- The grilled vegetables were full of flavor.
- Slow-cooked dishes are usually full of flavor.
- This cheese is surprisingly full of flavor for something so mild-looking.
give a flavor of
1/ɡˈɪv ə flˈeɪvɚ əv/
idiom
provide a small sample or idea
To show a small part of something so that people can understand what the whole thing is like.
Mga Halimbawa
- These sample pages give a flavor of the book's humor and style.
- The short demo will give you a flavor of the full game.
- The tour is designed to give visitors a flavor of daily life in the city.
local flavor
1/lˈoʊkəl flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
characteristic feel of a place
The special feeling, style, and small details that show what a place and its culture are like.
Mga Halimbawa
- The market is full of local flavor, with street food and traditional music everywhere.
- Staying in a guesthouse instead of a big hotel gives you more local flavor.
- The guide took us to a small village so we could experience the local flavor.
natural flavors
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl flˈeɪvɚz/
fixed phrase
technical
naturally sourced flavoring ingredients
Things taken from plants or animals that are added to food or drink to give it taste.
Mga Halimbawa
- The juice is made with real fruit and natural flavors.
- The ingredients list mentions "natural flavors" but does not say exactly what they are.
- Many consumers look for products with natural flavors instead of artificial ones.
packed with flavor
1/pˈækt wˈɪθ flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
containing a lot of flavor
Having a lot of strong, clear taste.
Mga Halimbawa
- These roasted nuts are packed with flavor.
- The sauce is packed with flavor, even though it has few ingredients.
- For a healthy snack, this soup is surprisingly packed with flavor.
artificial flavor
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
man-made taste in food
A chemical that is put in food to make it taste like something, for example strawberry, but does not come from the real fruit.
Mga Halimbawa
- This yogurt contains no artificial flavors or colors.
- Some people prefer candy with artificial flavor because it tastes stronger.
artificial flavor
2/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
man-made flavoring substance
A chemical made by people that is put into food or drink to give it a special taste, not from natural sources.
Mga Halimbawa
- This candy contains no artificial flavor or color.
- Some people prefer drinks without artificial flavors.
- The label must clearly list any artificial flavors used.
flavor of the month
1/flˈeɪvɚ əv ðə mˈʌnθ/
idiom
informal
person or thing briefly popular
A person or thing that many people like for a short time, but then they quickly lose interest in it and move on to something new.
Mga Halimbawa
- That singer seems to be just the flavor of the month.
- That app was the flavor of the month last year, but almost no one uses it now.
- These diets come and go—each one is the flavor of the month.
- I don't want to be just another flavor of the month in this company.
- Trendy diets come and go; each one becomes the flavor of the month for a while.