Example: Das köstliche Aroma des Essens ließ mir den Mund wässrig werden.
Definition
"Den Mund wässrig machen" is a German expression meaning to make someone's mouth water, usually due to the anticipation or aroma of delicious food. It describes the physical reaction of saliva production when something tasty is perceived.
Translations
make someone's mouth water
hacer la boca agua
iemand het water in de mond doen lopen
fer venir salivera
mettre l'eau à la bouche
Etymology
The phrase "den Mund wässrig machen" literally translates to 'make the mouth watery.' It combines 'Mund' (mouth) with 'wässrig machen' (to make watery), reflecting the natural response to appealing food. This vivid expression has been used in German to convey the enticing effect of food for centuries.
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make someone's mouth water