Es hat sehr gut geschmeckt.
[es hat zair goot ge-SHMEKT]
It tasted delicious.
Literal gloss:“It has very good tasted.”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Es hat | it has (Perfekt auxiliary) | — |
| sehr gut | very good | — |
| geschmeckt | tasted (past participle) | — |
Example Sentences in Context
After dinner with hosts
Danke für das tolle Abendessen — es hat wirklich sehr gut geschmeckt!
Thanks for the great dinner — it really tasted delicious!
Server clearing plates
Hat es Ihnen geschmeckt?
Did you enjoy your meal?
Natural Alternatives
- Es war köstlich!Neutral
Simple past of sein + delicious
- Das schmeckt super!Everyday / Spoken
While still eating (present tense)