Umami
umami (the fifth basic taste; savoury)
noun oo-MAH-mee Rare
Origin: from Japanese umai (delicious) + mi (taste)
Usage Note
Umami is accepted as an indeclinable neuter noun in German, alongside süß, sauer, salzig, bitter. It has become increasingly familiar in German food culture; cookbooks and food media use the term regularly, making it a B2 vocabulary item.
Examples
"Parmesan und Tomaten sind bekannte Quellen des Umami-Geschmacks."
Natural Translation
Parmesan and tomatoes are well-known sources of umami flavour.
Literal Translation
Parmesan and tomatoes are known sources of the umami-taste.
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