Translation
to cost; to taste, try (food)
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Word origin
Two originally distinct verbs merged in spelling: the 'to cost' sense from Latin constare via Old French, the 'to taste' sense from Old High German kost艒n, ultimately from Latin gustare.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- constare / gustare
- English cognates
- cost, gusto
Grammar
Examples
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How much does the T-shirt cost?
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The coffee cost three euros.
Suppe ?
Would you like to try the soup?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 4: Words 931-940.