patikim

Patikim is a Filipino verb meaning to let someone taste or sample something. It is derived from the root tikim, meaning to taste, with the pa- prefix that forms a causative or benefactive action. The related form ipatikim is used to cause another person to taste something, often in service or hospitality contexts.

In everyday use, patikim is employed to invite or arrange for someone to try food or beverage. It can convey politeness, generosity, or hospitality, and is common in conversations, markets, and dining settings. The construction typically involves the thing to be tasted and an indirect object indicating who should taste it.

Examples include:

- Patikiman mo ako ng kape. (Let me taste coffee.)

- Ipatikim mo sa mga bisita ang bagong tinapay. (Let the guests taste the new bread.)

- Gusto ko sanang patikiman mo ako ng kakaibang prutas. (I would like you to let me try a unusual fruit.)

Variants and related forms commonly encountered are ipatikim (to cause someone else to taste) and patikiman (the act of offering a taste or the invitation to sample). The noun tikim also exists, referring to a taste or sample in general.

Patikim thus functions as a practical linguistic tool in social and culinary interactions, enabling people to share and evaluate food and drink through the act of tasting.