Significado
Commenting on the quality of food.
Contexto cultural
The 'Bread and Salt' (Хлеб-соль) tradition means hospitality is sacred. Even if you only say 'Это вкусно,' it is seen as a deep sign of respect for the home. In places like Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan, food is often served in large communal plates. Saying 'Это вкусно' loudly is a way to share the joy with the whole table. In Moscow or St. Petersburg, 'foodie' culture is huge. 'Это вкусно' is often followed by a detailed critique of the ingredients. For Russians living abroad, 'Это вкусно' is often used when finding a 'taste of home' in a foreign supermarket.
Add 'Очень'
Always add 'очень' (very) when a host cooks for you. 'Это вкусно' is polite, but 'Это очень вкусно' is warm.
Avoid 'Есть'
Never say 'Это есть вкусно'. It sounds like a 19th-century textbook or a robot.
Significado
Commenting on the quality of food.
Add 'Очень'
Always add 'очень' (very) when a host cooks for you. 'Это вкусно' is polite, but 'Это очень вкусно' is warm.
Avoid 'Есть'
Never say 'Это есть вкусно'. It sounds like a 19th-century textbook or a robot.
Use it for drinks too!
You can say 'Это вкусно' about wine, coffee, or even a smoothie.
The 'Mmm' Factor
Russians often start the phrase with a long 'Ммм...' to show they are genuinely savoring the flavor.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence to say 'This is very tasty.'
Это _____ вкусно.
'Очень' is the standard intensifier for adverbs like 'вкусно'.
How do you say 'It was tasty' in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Было' is the neuter past tense of 'to be', matching the neuter 'это'.
Match the response to the situation.
Your Russian host asks: 'Вам нравится борщ?'
This is the most natural and grammatically correct way to respond.
Complete the dialogue.
— Попробуй этот торт. — Ммм! _____
Contextually, after trying a cake and saying 'Mmm!', 'Это вкусно' is the only logical choice.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say 'Это вкусно'
Food
- • Pizza
- • Soup
- • Bread
Drinks
- • Coffee
- • Juice
- • Wine
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosЭто _____ вкусно.
'Очень' is the standard intensifier for adverbs like 'вкусно'.
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Было' is the neuter past tense of 'to be', matching the neuter 'это'.
Your Russian host asks: 'Вам нравится борщ?'
This is the most natural and grammatically correct way to respond.
— Попробуй этот торт. — Ммм! _____
Contextually, after trying a cake and saying 'Mmm!', 'Это вкусно' is the only logical choice.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasUsually no, unless the water has a specific flavor (like mineral water). For plain water, use 'хорошая вода'.
'Вкусно' is for 'It is tasty'. 'Вкусный' is for 'A tasty [something]'.
Just add 'не': 'Это невкусно'.
Yes, it is a very common and appreciated compliment in restaurants.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a cafe and a fancy dinner.
'Вкусно' is about the taste; 'аппетитно' is about how the food looks (appetizing).
Yes! 'Это вкусно пахнет' (This smells tasty/good).
Yes, 'вкусняшка' is a slang noun for a 'tasty treat'.
No, if you start with 'Это...', 'вкусно' always stays the same.
Only in very specific, highly metaphorical, or flirtatious slang, but be careful—it's not standard!
Frases relacionadas
Приятного аппетита
similarBon appétit
Объедение
specialized formSuper delicious / A feast
Пальчики оближешь
synonymFinger-licking good
Невкусно
contrastNot tasty
Вкуснотища
builds onIncredible tastiness
