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gourmet
A person who greatly appreciates good food and drink and has refined judgment in culinary matters.
Dieses kleine Restaurant ist ein Geheimtipp für echte Feinschmecker.
This small restaurant is an insider tip for true gourmets.
The word is made up of 'fein' (fine/refined) and 'schmecken' (to taste). A 'Feinschmecker' (gourmet) is therefore literally someone who 'tastes finely', that is, someone who can perceive and enjoy fine differences in taste.
Er gilt als Feinschmecker, weil er immer die besten Weine erkennt.
He is considered a gourmet because he always recognizes the best wines.
'Feinschmecker' (gourmet) is often combined with adjectives like 'echt' (real/true) or 'wahr' (true) to emphasize connoisseurship. The expression 'etwas für Feinschmecker sein' (to be something for gourmets) is also very common.
Die Trüffelpaste ist wirklich etwas für echte Feinschmecker.
The truffle paste is really something for true gourmets.
The word is used almost exclusively in the context of high-quality food and drink. You often find it in restaurant reviews, wine descriptions, or cooking shows.
Das Menü wurde speziell für Feinschmecker zusammengestellt.
The menu was put together especially for gourmets.
connoisseur
Both words can describe a person with good judgment about food and drink. Kenner mainly emphasizes deep expert knowledge in a particular field, while Feinschmecker additionally highlights a special enjoyment of good food and drink. Choose Kenner for expert assessment and Feinschmecker for enjoyment and taste.
Als Feinschmecker genießt Paul den besonderen Geschmack des Weins zu seinem Essen.
As a gourmet, Paul enjoys the wine's distinctive flavor with his meal.
Als Kenner beurteilt Paul den Wein genau nach Geschmack und Qualität.
As a connoisseur, Paul assesses the wine precisely by its taste and quality.
