Geschmacksknospe

taste bud

noun ge-SHMAKS-knos-pe Rare

Usage Note

Geschmacksknospe is the receptor organ on the tongue (and palate) that detects the five basic tastes: süß, sauer, salzig, bitter, umami. Adults have about 10,000 Geschmacksknospen; their decline with age explains why elderly people season food more heavily.

Examples

"Kinder haben mehr Geschmacksknospen als Erwachsene."

Natural Translation

Children have more taste buds than adults.

Literal Translation

Children have more taste-buds than adults.

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