Significado
Expressing that food tastes unpleasant.
Contexto cultural
In Japan, it is polite to say 'oishii' (delicious) even if you don't love the food. Saying 'mazui' is a sign of extreme bluntness. In many Western cultures, being honest about food is seen as helpful feedback for the cook.
Social Caution
Never say this to a chef or host!
Polite Alternative
Use 'kuchi ni aimasen' to be polite.
Significado
Expressing that food tastes unpleasant.
Social Caution
Never say this to a chef or host!
Polite Alternative
Use 'kuchi ni aimasen' to be polite.
Ponte a prueba
Which is the correct way to say 'This food is bad'?
この料理は____です。
{まずい|まずい} means bad taste.
Complete the sentence.
そのコーヒーは____です。
Coffee is a drink, so 'mazui' fits.
What do you say if the soup is bad?
A: このスープ、どう？ B: ____
It is the only option that describes taste negatively.
Match the word to its meaning.
{まずい|まずい} = ?
Mazui is for bad taste.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosこの料理は____です。
{まずい|まずい} means bad taste.
そのコーヒーは____です。
Coffee is a drink, so 'mazui' fits.
A: このスープ、どう？ B: ____
It is the only option that describes taste negatively.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Mazui is for bad taste.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNo, it is only for food or situations.
Yes, it is very direct.
Change 'desu' to 'deshita'.
Frases relacionadas
美味しい
contrastDelicious
味がしない
similarTasteless
口に合わない
specialized formDoesn't suit my palate
