VERB
testen/ˈtɛstn̩/to test; to try out; to check
testen is a German verb that means to test, to try out, or to check. It is pronounced /ˈtɛstn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "testete" and the past participle is "getestet".
Definitions
1.to examine or check something in order to see if it works or how well it works(examination, trial)
a.to try something to evaluate its quality or performance
Wir testen das neue Produkt vor dem Marktstart.—We are testing the new product before the market launch.
2.to analyze or examine medically or scientifically, especially in a diagnostic context(medical, scientific)
a.to check or screen for a disease, condition, or property
Die Schüler wurden auf Corona getestet.—The students were tested for coronavirus.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | testen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | teste |
| Present (du) | testest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | testet |
| Preterite (ich) | testete |
| Participle II | getestet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | testete |
| Imperative (singular) | teste |
| Imperative (plural) | testet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "testen" mean in English?
- "testen" means to test, to try out, or to check. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "testen"?
- "testen" is pronounced /ˈtɛstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "testen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "testen" is "getestet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "testen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "testen" becomes "testete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "testen"?
- "testen" is a verb in German.
