präpariert
preserved
Treated and preserved for scientific or educational purposes, especially an animal, plant, or body part.
EXAMPLE
Das Museum zeigt einen präparierten Adler.
The museum displays a preserved eagle.
präpariert
prepared / preserved / rigged / groomed
präpariert – präparierter – am präpariertesten
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Meanings
präpariert
prepared
Carefully prepared for a particular task or situation.
EXAMPLE
Für die schwierige Prüfung ist sie bestens präpariert.
She is extremely well prepared for the difficult exam.
präpariert
rigged
Fitted with a substance or device, usually to produce a special or hidden effect.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei fand ein präpariertes Paket vor der Tür.
The police found a rigged package outside the door.
präpariert
groomed
Prepared for a particular use, especially a ski slope or cross-country ski trail that has been mechanically smoothed and compacted.
EXAMPLE
Die Loipe war frisch präpariert, sodass wir sofort loslaufen konnten.
The cross-country ski trail was freshly groomed, so we could start skiing right away.
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | präpariert |
|---|---|
| comparative | präparierter |
| superlative | am präpariertesten |
After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to präpariert.
Usage tips
Resulting state
'Präpariert' (prepared / preserved / rigged) is the past participle of 'präparieren' (to prepare) and usually describes a resulting state. The adjective can appear before a noun or be used with 'sein' (to be) to express the state of a person or thing.
EXAMPLE
Der präparierte Frosch steht in einer Vitrine.
The preserved frog is in a display case.
Das Paket war offenbar präpariert.
The package was apparently rigged.
Context clue
You can often identify the meaning from the noun and the topic of the sentence: animals or plants suggest scientific treatment, exams or tasks suggest preparation, and packages, traps, or explosive devices suggest a special or hidden effect.
EXAMPLE
Im Unterricht untersuchten die Schüler eine präparierte Pflanze.
In class, the students examined a preserved plant.
Für die mündliche Prüfung fühlte er sich gut präpariert.
He felt well prepared for the oral exam.
Die Ermittler untersuchten ein präpariertes Paket.
The investigators examined a rigged package.
Typical collocations
In scientific and museum contexts, 'präpariert' (preserved) is frequently used with animals, plants, and body parts. Typical collocations include 'präpariertes Tier' (preserved animal), 'präparierte Pflanze' (preserved plant), and 'präpariertes Organ' (preserved organ).
EXAMPLE
Das Museum besitzt eine Sammlung präparierter Vögel.
The museum has a collection of preserved birds.
Specialist context
This meaning occurs especially in museums, biology classes, and scientific texts. In these contexts, 'präpariert' (preserved) often describes a specimen that has been treated for long-term preservation for examination or display.
EXAMPLE
Im Biologiekurs betrachteten wir einen präparierten Schmetterling.
In biology class, we looked at a preserved butterfly.
Expressing preparation
In the sense of 'vorbereitet' (prepared), 'präpariert' (prepared) is often used in connection with a task, an exam, or a particular situation. The adjective frequently describes a person who is prepared for something.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Auswahlgespräch war sie gründlich präpariert.
Before the selection interview, she was thoroughly prepared.
Security context
When referring to a special or hidden effect, 'präpariert' (rigged) is frequently used with objects that have been dangerously tampered with or altered for a particular purpose. This usage often appears in reports about policing, security, or criminal cases.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei sperrte den Bereich wegen einer präparierten Tasche ab.
The police cordoned off the area because of a rigged bag.
In real life
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