VERB
probieren/pʁoˈbiːʁən/to try; to taste; to sample
probieren is a German verb that means to try, to taste, or to sample. It is pronounced /pʁoˈbiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "probierte" and the past participle is "probiert".
Definitions
1.to taste or sample something (especially food or drink)(food, drink)
a.to taste a small amount of food or drink to check quality or flavor
Möchten Sie den Wein probieren?—Would you like to try the wine?
2.to try out or test something to see if it works or suits(general)
a.to try on clothes or test an object
Ich möchte dieses Kleid anprobieren.—I would like to try on this dress.
b.to attempt to do something for the first time
Du solltest es einfach mal probieren.—You should just try it.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | probieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | probiere |
| Present (du) | probierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | probiert |
| Preterite (ich) | probierte |
| Participle II | probiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | probierte |
| Imperative (singular) | probiere |
| Imperative (plural) | probiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "probieren" mean in English?
- "probieren" means to try, to taste, or to sample. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "probieren"?
- "probieren" is pronounced /pʁoˈbiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "probieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "probieren" is "probiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "probieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "probieren" becomes "probierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "probieren"?
- "probieren" is a verb in German.
