test drive
die Probefahrt, die Probefahrten
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test drive
A test drive with a vehicle, especially a car that one intends to buy, in order to check its driving characteristics and condition.
Bevor ich das Auto kaufe, möchte ich unbedingt eine Probefahrt machen.
Before I buy the car, I definitely want to take a test drive.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Probefahrten |
| genitive | der Probefahrt |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Probefahrt | die Probefahrten |
| accusative | die Probefahrt | die Probefahrten |
| dative | der Probefahrt | den Probefahrten |
| genitive | der Probefahrt | der Probefahrten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Probefahrt' (test drive) is a compound noun made up of 'die Probe' (the test, the trial) and 'die Fahrt' (the journey or ride in a vehicle). Literally, it therefore means a 'test drive'.
Eine kurze Probefahrt reicht oft schon, um ein Gefühl für das Auto zu bekommen.
A short test drive is often enough to get a feel for the car.
The most common and natural verb combination is 'eine Probefahrt machen' (to take a test drive). When talking about or asking for a test drive, this phrase is almost always the right choice.
Könnte ich mit diesem Gebrauchtwagen bitte eine Probefahrt machen?
Could I please take this used car for a test drive?
When naming the vehicle being tested, you use the preposition 'mit' (with) followed by the dative. You take a test drive 'mit dem Auto' (with the car), 'mit dem Motorrad' (with the motorcycle), or 'mit dem E-Bike' (with the e-bike).
Der Kunde war nach der Probefahrt mit dem neuen Modell sehr zufrieden.
The customer was very satisfied after the test drive with the new model.
