geschmacklich
taste-wise
Refers to the taste of food or drinks; in relation to what one can taste.
EXAMPLE
Geschmacklich ist der Wein ausgezeichnet, aber er ist etwas zu teuer.
Taste-wise, the wine is excellent, but it is a bit too expensive.
geschmacklich
taste-related
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Meanings
geschmacklich
in terms of taste
Refers to personal taste in relation to aesthetics, style, or design, for example with clothing, interior design, or art.
EXAMPLE
Die Einrichtung des Hotels ist geschmacklich nicht jedermanns Sache.
The hotel's interior is not to everyone's taste.
Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective is derived from the noun 'der Geschmack' (taste). The ending '-lich' turns the noun into an adjective meaning 'in relation to taste'.
EXAMPLE
Zwischen den beiden Soßen gibt es einen großen geschmacklichen Unterschied.
There is a big difference in taste between the two sauces.
Sentence structure and use
'Geschmacklich' is usually used as an adverb to modify a verb or another adjective. It rarely comes directly before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Das Gericht war geschmacklich einwandfrei.
The dish was flawless taste-wise.
Context clue
The context makes it clear which meaning is intended. If it is about food and drinks, it refers to the sense of taste. If it is about furniture, clothing, or art, it refers to aesthetic taste.
EXAMPLE
Der Kaffee ist geschmacklich sehr intensiv.
The coffee is very intense taste-wise.
Typical collocations
In relation to food and drinks, 'geschmacklich' is often combined with verbs such as 'überzeugen' (to convince/impress), 'passen zu' (to go with), or 'verbessern' (to improve). Adjectives such as 'hervorragend' (excellent) or 'enttäuschend' (disappointing) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Der Käse passt geschmacklich perfekt zum Rotwein.
The cheese goes perfectly with the red wine taste-wise.
Compare with
geschmacklich vs ästhetisch
aesthetic
Ästhetisch describes how appealing or beautiful the design of an object appears. Geschmacklich refers more strongly here to a personal assessment of style and design. Use ästhetisch for the effect of the form, and geschmacklich for a personal preference.
geschmacklich
Geschmacklich gefällt mir die neue Einrichtung mit ihren klaren Linien sehr gut.
In terms of taste, I really like the new interior with its clean lines.
ästhetisch
Die klaren Linien machen die neue Einrichtung ästhetisch ansprechend.
The clean lines make the new interior aesthetically appealing.
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