noun
taste, flavor
B1
Geschmack (der) means 'taste' or 'flavor' and also 'sense of style' (good taste). Noun with article der; plural Geschmäcker. Genitive singular des Geschmacks. No fixed preposition. Used for sensory flavour and figurative taste (preferences, aesthetics). Declines regularly; watch umlaut in plural.
Examples
Der Geschmack dieser Suppe ist sehr intensiv.
The taste of this soup is very intense.
Das hat Geschmack.
That tastes good.
Welchen Geschmack bevorzugst du: süß oder salzig?
Which flavor do you prefer: sweet or salty?
Details
Mnemonics
picture a tongue with a label 'GESCHMACK' tasting different foods
sounds a bit like 'guess mock' — imagine guessing the flavor to mock a taste test
der — imagine a male chef (der Koch) offering a 'Geschmack' sample (der Geschmack)
Notes
Geschmack refers to gustatory taste and to personal taste/preferences (guter Geschmack). Plural 'Geschmäcker' when referring to distinct flavors or tastes.