VERB
testen/ˈtɛstn̩/to test; to check; to examine
testen is a German verb that means to test, to check, or to examine. It is pronounced /ˈtɛstn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "testete" and the past participle is "getestet".
Definitions
1.to evaluate or check something for quality, accuracy, or function(general)
a.to examine the ability, quality, or performance of something or someone
Die Lehrerin hat die Schüler in Mathematik getestet.—The teacher tested the students in mathematics.
b.to try out something (e.g., a product or method) to verify how it works
Wir haben das neue Computerspiel getestet.—We tested the new computer game.
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 check, or to examine. 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.
