German word

Kostprobe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɔstˌpʁoːbə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsample

Example

Hier ist eine Kostprobe.

Here's a sample.

Illustration for Kostprobe (sample)

More examples

Bei der Produktvorstellung gab es eine Kostprobe für das Publikum.

At the product presentation, there was a sample for the audience.

Core concept

A tiny bite or sip that gives a first impression of a food or drink.

Common phrases

  • eine Kostprobe verkosten

    taste a sample

  • zu einer Kostprobe einladen

    invite to a tasting

  • eine kleine Kostprobe

    a small sample

Similar words

Gratisprobe: A small food or drink sample handed out free for promotional purposes.
Probe: A small amount taken to test a product's quality or properties.

Definition in German

Eine kleine Portion von Speise oder Getränk, die zum Probieren gegeben wird.

Word origin

Kostprobe combines Kost, meaning food or fare, with Probe, meaning test or sample, so the compound names a food or drink sample used for tasting.

Usage tips

  • Kostprobe is feminine, so the usual forms are die Kostprobe and mehrere Kostproben.

Other meanings

  • tastenoun
  • tastingnoun

Opposites

  • Vollportionfull portionnoun

Related words

  • verkostentasteverb
  • Verkostungtastingnoun
  • kostbarpreciousadjective

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