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An exam or procedure to check knowledge, skills, or the properties of something.
EXAMPLE
Morgen schreiben wir einen Test in Biologie.
Tomorrow we're taking a test in biology.
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Meanings
der Test
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A procedure for checking the function, quality, or safety of a product or system.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Automodell hat den Sicherheits-Test mit Bestnote bestanden.
The new car model passed the safety test with top marks.
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A medical examination to determine whether a disease or a particular condition is present.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt hat einen Test auf eine mögliche Allergie durchgeführt.
The doctor performed a test for a possible allergy.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'der Test' (the test) is the basis for the verb 'testen' (to test). If you know the noun, you can easily understand and use the verb.
EXAMPLE
Der Hersteller testet seine Produkte ausgiebig.
The manufacturer tests its products extensively.
Typical verbs
Depending on the context, different verbs are used with 'Test' (test). You 'schreibt' (write/take) a school test. You 'macht' (do/have) a medical test. A test in general can be 'bestehen' (passed) or not.
EXAMPLE
Alle Schüler haben den Test geschrieben.
All the students took the test.
Common compounds
'Test' (test) is a very productive word and forms many compound nouns. These specify exactly what is being tested, for example 'Sehtest' (eye test), 'Sprachtest' (language test), 'Stresstest' (stress test), or 'Drogentest' (drug test).
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Führerschein muss man einen Sehtest machen.
Before getting a driver's license, you have to take an eye test.
Medical context
In the medical field, people often speak of a 'positives' (positive) or 'negatives' (negative) test result. The construction 'sich testen lassen auf' (to get tested for) + accusative is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Ihr Corona-Test war zum Glück negativ.
Fortunately, her COVID test was negative.
Compare with
VersuchPrüfungUntersuchungCheckProbeExperimentRezensionQuizAbstrichTrialErprobungScreeningScaleAbfrageTesting
Test vs Versuch
attempt / experiment
Versuch and Test can both refer to a controlled examination. A Versuch is more often used to try out a process or gain new insights. A Test checks specifically according to certain criteria whether something works or has a required property.
Test
In einem Test prüfen wir, ob der neue Motor bei starker Kälte zuverlässig startet.
In a test, we are checking whether the new engine starts reliably in extreme cold.
Versuch
In einem Versuch untersuchen wir, wie der neue Motor auf starke Kälte reagiert.
In an experiment, we are examining how the new engine reacts to extreme cold.
In real life
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