experiment
das Experiment, die Experimente
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experiment
A scientific test under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis or make an observation.
Im Physikunterricht haben wir ein Experiment zur Schwerkraft durchgeführt.
In physics class, we conducted an experiment on gravity.
experiment
An attempt or action with an uncertain outcome, often in order to try something new. The possibility that the attempt could fail is accepted.
Seine neue Frisur war ein mutiges Experiment.
His new hairstyle was a bold experiment.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Experimente |
| genitive | des Experiments |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Experiment | die Experimente |
| accusative | das Experiment | die Experimente |
| dative | dem Experiment | den Experimenten |
| genitive | des Experiments des Experimentes | der Experimente |
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The prepositions used with 'Experiment' (experiment) provide precise information. You do an experiment 'mit' (with) something (the material or topic) or 'an' (on) something/someone (often living beings, which can have an ethical dimension).
Die Schüler machten ein Experiment mit Magneten.
The students did an experiment with magnets.
Ethische Richtlinien für Experimente an Menschen sind sehr streng.
Ethical guidelines for experiments on humans are very strict.
The context reveals whether the scientific or the everyday meaning is intended. Words like 'Labor' (laboratory), 'Hypothese' (hypothesis), or 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific) point to research. Words like 'mutig' (bold), 'gewagt' (daring), or 'neues Rezept' (new recipe) point to an attempt in everyday life.
Für das wissenschaftliche Experiment wurde ein steriles Labor benötigt.
A sterile laboratory was needed for the scientific experiment.
Sein neues Kochrezept war ein gewagtes Experiment, aber es hat allen geschmeckt.
His new cooking recipe was a daring experiment, but everyone liked it.
In a scientific context, 'Experiment' (experiment) is often combined with the verb 'durchführen' (to conduct/carry out). A more general and less formal alternative is 'machen' (to do/make).
Die Forscher führen ein Experiment zur Zellteilung durch.
The researchers are conducting an experiment on cell division.
Wir machen heute im Chemieunterricht ein kleines Experiment.
We're doing a small experiment in chemistry class today.
attempt / experiment
Versuch and Experiment can both refer to a scientific investigation under controlled conditions. Experiment tends to emphasize the planned experimental setup and systematic observation, while Versuch can also mean a single run within that investigation. Use Experiment for the overall procedure and Versuch for a specific attempt or test.
Das Experiment wurde sorgfältig geplant, damit die Forscher die Reaktion beobachten konnten.
The experiment was carefully planned so that the researchers could observe the reaction.
Der dritte Versuch mit derselben Versuchsanordnung bestätigte das Ergebnis.
The third attempt using the same experimental setup confirmed the result.
