מָתַק mâthaq (H4985)

to suck, by implication, to relish, or (intransitively) be sweet

1) to be or become sweet or pleasing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be or become sweet 1a2) to be or become pleasant 1a3) to suck 1b) (Hiphil) to give sweet taste

a primitive root;