VERB
erproben/ɛɐ̯ˈpʁoːbn̩/to test; to try out; to prove (in practice)
erproben is a German verb that means to test, to try out, or to prove (in practice). It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈpʁoːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erprobte" and the past participle is "erprobt".
Definitions
1.to test or try something out to check its suitability, usefulness, or function(general)
a.to practically test something, especially before wider usage
Die Maschine wurde unter realen Bedingungen erprobt.—The machine was tested under real conditions.
b.to test a person or method for effectiveness or reliability
Die neuen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen werden derzeit erprobt.—The new safety measures are currently being tested.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erproben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erprobe |
| Present (du) | erprobst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erprobt |
| Preterite (ich) | erprobte |
| Participle II | erprobt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erprobte |
| Imperative (singular) | erprob |
| Imperative (plural) | erprobt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erproben" mean in English?
- "erproben" means to test, to try out, or to prove (in practice). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erproben"?
- "erproben" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈpʁoːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erproben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erproben" is "erprobt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erproben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erproben" becomes "erprobte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erproben"?
- "erproben" is a verb in German.
