Signification
How something is preferred.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'На вкус и цвет товарищей нет' is often used to politely end an argument about food, music, or art. It's a way of saying 'let's agree to disagree'. During the Soviet era, 'вкус' was often associated with 'culturedness' (культурность). Having 'good taste' meant following certain social norms, which is why 'на мой вкус' can sometimes sound like a small act of rebellion. In modern cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg, 'на вкус' is frequently used in the context of 'craft' culture (craft beer, specialty coffee), where subtle flavor differences are highly valued. Russians often describe bread as 'настоящий на вкус' (authentic to the taste) when it reminds them of traditional village baking, showing a cultural nostalgia for 'real' flavors.
Softening Opinions
Use 'на мой вкус' to make your criticisms sound less harsh and more like a personal opinion.
Devoicing
Remember to pronounce the 'в' as an 'ф'. Saying 'v-kus' sounds unnatural.
Signification
How something is preferred.
Softening Opinions
Use 'на мой вкус' to make your criticisms sound less harsh and more like a personal opinion.
Devoicing
Remember to pronounce the 'в' as an 'ф'. Saying 'v-kus' sounds unnatural.
The Proverb Power
Memorize 'На вкус и цвет товарищей нет'. It's a perfect 'get out of jail free' card for any social disagreement.
Style vs. Flavor
Always use 'со вкусом' if you want to compliment someone's outfit. 'На вкус' will sound like you're a cannibal!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form: 'на мой вкус' or 'в моем вкусе'.
Этот парень очень симпатичный, но он не ______.
We use 'в моем вкусе' when talking about romantic attraction or 'types' of people.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'The cake is sweet' using 'на вкус'?
'На вкус' needs an adjective like 'сладкий' to complete the description.
Match the Russian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the four main 'вкус' constructions you need to know.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Тебе нравится этот ресторан? Б: Еда здесь отличная, но интерьер немного странный ______.
The speaker is giving a personal opinion about the interior design.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to use 'Вкус'
Food
- • На вкус как...
- • Горький на вкус
- • Попробовать на вкус
Opinion
- • На мой вкус
- • На твой вкус
- • На вкус и цвет...
Style
- • Со вкусом
- • В моем вкусе
- • Безвкусица
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЭтот парень очень симпатичный, но он не ______.
We use 'в моем вкусе' when talking about romantic attraction or 'types' of people.
How do you say 'The cake is sweet' using 'на вкус'?
'На вкус' needs an adjective like 'сладкий' to complete the description.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four main 'вкус' constructions you need to know.
А: Тебе нравится этот ресторан? Б: Еда здесь отличная, но интерьер немного странный ______.
The speaker is giving a personal opinion about the interior design.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it's very common. For example: 'Это слишком дорого, на мой вкус.'
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Вкус' is the noun (taste), and 'вкусный' is the adjective (tasty).
Use 'Это на вкус как...' followed by a noun in the Nominative case.
No, for smells we use 'по запаху' or 'на запах' (less common).
Russian uses 'на' for many sensory perceptions (на слух, на ощупь, на глаз).
No, it's actually a very polite way to end a debate.
Yes, it means 'according to your taste' or 'you decide'.
It can mean 'tasteless' (no flavor) or 'tacky' (no style).
We often say 'на любителя' (for an amateur/enthusiast).
Only if you are literally talking about tasting them, which is rare! Use 'в моем вкусе' for attraction.
No, the phrase 'на вкус' stays singular even if you are talking about many things.
Expressions liées
По вкусу
similarTo one's liking or according to taste.
Со вкусом
specialized formWith style/tastefully.
В моем вкусе
similarMy type.
Привкус
builds onAftertaste or hint of flavor.
Безвкусица
contrastTastelessness/bad taste.
