German Conversation · Level 42
75 words
German word
ausprobieren
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯sproːbiːʁən/
Meaning
- verbtry out
Example
Ich möchte das ausprobieren.
I would like to try it out.
More examples
Bevor ich sie empfehle, will ich die App ausprobieren.
Before I recommend it, I want to try out the app.
Core concept
A practical trial that lets someone see how something works before deciding whether to commit.
Common phrases
eine Funktion ausprobieren
try out a function
eine App ausprobieren
try out an app
Similar words
probieren: To taste food or lightly try something to check its feel or appeal.
versuchen: To make an effort to achieve something and see whether it succeeds.
testen: To formally check whether a machine or feature works correctly.
Definition in German
ausprobieren bedeutet, etwas praktisch und oft kurz zu testen, meist ohne feste Verpflichtung.
Word origin
The verb combines the separable prefix "aus-" with "probieren", which comes through French from Latin "probare", meaning to test or approve.
Usage tips
- As a separable verb, "ausprobieren" becomes "Ich probiere das aus" in a main clause, while the infinitive stays together after a modal verb.