German Conversation · Level 12
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German word
Test
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛst/
Meaning
- masculine nountest
Example
Die Tests waren schwer.
The tests were difficult.
More examples
Ich habe für einen Test gelernt.
I studied for a test.
Core concept
A short set of questions or measurements produces a clear result about ability or condition.
Common phrases
für einen Test lernen
study for a test
bei einem Test durchfallen
fail a test
Similar words
Prüfung: A formal examination for judging qualifications or deciding pass or fail.
Untersuchung: A medical examination aimed at finding symptoms or their cause.
Übung: A repeated exercise for developing skills or knowledge.
Probe: A brief trial used to assess a product or performance.
Definition in German
Test ist eine kurze Prüfung oder Kontrolle, mit der man durch Aufgaben oder Messungen Leistung, Wissen oder einen Zustand feststellt.
Word origin
German Test was borrowed from English test, which came through Old French from Latin testa, a vessel used in assaying metals.
Usage tips
- Test is masculine, so the forms are der Test and die Tests.
Other meanings
- checknoun
Related words
- testentestverb
- Testpersontest subjectnoun
- Testlauftest runnoun