test subject
die Testperson, die Testpersonen
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test subject
A person on whom a product, procedure, or investigation is tested, or who takes part in a test.
Die Testperson beantwortete nach dem Versuch einen ausführlichen Fragebogen.
After the experiment, the test subject filled out a detailed questionnaire.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Testpersonen |
| genitive | der Testperson |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Testperson | die Testpersonen |
| accusative | die Testperson | die Testpersonen |
| dative | der Testperson | den Testpersonen |
| genitive | der Testperson | der Testpersonen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Testperson' (test subject) is made up of 'Test' (test) and 'Person' (person). The first part indicates the purpose or context, while the second shows that a human being is meant.
Jede Testperson erhält vor Beginn genaue Informationen über den Test.
Before the test begins, each test subject receives detailed information about it.
When you indicate a person's role, you often use 'als Testperson' (as a test subject) without an article. This pattern works, for example, with 'teilnehmen' (to take part), 'mitmachen' (to participate), or 'ausgewählt werden' (to be selected).
Ich wurde als Testperson für eine Untersuchung ausgewählt.
I was selected as a test subject for a study.
Common collocations include 'Testpersonen suchen' (to look for test subjects), 'Testpersonen auswählen' (to select test subjects), and 'Testpersonen befragen' (to interview test subjects). With 'für' (for), you can add which test or study the people are being sought for.
Die Universität sucht Testpersonen für eine Studie über das Gedächtnis.
The university is looking for test subjects for a study on memory.
