rapid test
der Schnelltest, die Schnelltests
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rapid test
A test whose result is available shortly after it is performed. The term most often refers to a medical test, for example one used to detect an infection.
Der Schnelltest zeigte an, dass er sich mit dem Virus angesteckt hatte.
The rapid test showed that he had contracted the virus.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schnelltests |
| genitive | des Schnelltestes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schnelltest | die Schnelltests die Schnellteste |
| accusative | den Schnelltest | die Schnelltests die Schnellteste |
| dative | dem Schnelltest | den Schnelltests den Schnelltesten |
| genitive | des Schnelltestes des Schnelltests | der Schnelltests der Schnellteste |
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'Schnelltest' is made up of 'schnell' (quick) and 'Test' (test). The first component indicates that the result is available within a short time.
Der Schnelltest war nach wenigen Minuten fertig.
The rapid test was ready after a few minutes.
Verbs such as 'machen' (to do), 'durchführen' (to perform), and 'auswerten' (to evaluate) are often used with 'Schnelltest'. 'ein positiver Schnelltest' (a positive rapid test) and 'ein negativer Schnelltest' (a negative rapid test) are also typical collocations.
Die Ärztin führte einen Schnelltest durch.
The doctor performed a rapid test.
The result of a 'Schnelltest' (rapid test) is often described as 'positiv' (positive) or 'negativ' (negative). These terms refer to whether the particular characteristic being tested for was detected.
Mein Schnelltest war negativ, deshalb konnte ich zur Arbeit gehen.
My rapid test was negative, so I was able to go to work.
