A one-time, often free training session that you can attend at a sports club or gym to try out what is offered before deciding on a membership.
example
Morgen habe ich ein Probetraining im neuen Yogastudio.
Tomorrow I have a trial training session at the new yoga studio.
Usage tips
Compound word
The word consists of 'Probe' (trial/test) and 'Training' (training). The prefix 'Probe-' always means that something is done as a trial or test, as in 'Probefahrt' (test drive) or 'Probezeit' (probationary period).
EXAMPLE
Das Fitnessstudio bietet ein kostenloses Probetraining an.
The gym offers a free trial training session.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Probetraining' (trial training session) are 'ein Probetraining machen' (to do a trial training session), 'absolvieren' (to complete), or 'an einem Probetraining teilnehmen' (to take part in a trial training session).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe letzte Woche an einem Probetraining für den neuen Tanzkurs teilgenommen.
I took part in a trial training session for the new dance course last week.
Correct preposition
To express movement, you say 'zum Probetraining gehen' (to go to the trial training session). If you are already there, you use 'beim Probetraining sein' (to be at the trial training session).
EXAMPLE
Ich gehe heute Abend zum Probetraining im Fußballverein.
I'm going to a trial training session at the football club this evening.
Compare with
confusable
Probetraining vs Training
training
'das Training' and 'das Probetraining' can both mean a single sports or fitness session. 'Training' is the general term for a practice session. 'Probetraining' is a special kind of session: you take part once in order to try out a club, course, or gym. The words can be confused because a 'Probetraining' is also a 'Training'. If someone practices regularly or simply takes part in a session, you say 'Training'. If it is about trying something out before making a decision, 'Probetraining' is more precise.
Probetraining
Morgen geht Emma zum Probetraining im neuen Fitnessstudio.
Tomorrow Emma is going to a trial training session at the new gym.
Training
Nach dem Training duscht Paul schnell und fährt nach Hause.
After training, Paul takes a quick shower and drives home.