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testen

test

Meaning of testen

etwas prüfen oder ausprobieren.

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German[ˈtɛstn̩]
test
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testen with English translation

testen usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Wir testen zwei verschiedene Überschriften.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Vor dem Launch sollten wir den Link testen.

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testen belongs to the topic "Advertising". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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testen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between testen / prüfen / evaluieren / ausprobieren / testen lassen / abtesten

P
🇩🇪German
prüfen

To check or verify something for correctness, quality, or presence. It is a very general and common alternative to "testen".

A2Very Often
E
🇩🇪German
evaluieren

To assess something based on criteria or results. It sounds more formal and analytical than "testen".

A2Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
ausprobieren

To try something out in practice to see how it works. It often means a personal or practical first trial.

A2Very Often
T
🇩🇪German
testen lassen

To have something tested by someone else. The focus is on letting another person or service do the testing.

A2Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
abtesten

To test something thoroughly, often step by step or with a test. It is somewhat colloquial and technical.

A2Rarely
E
🇩🇪German
erproben

To try out in real conditions and gain practical experience. It is often used in technical, scientific, or formal contexts.

A2Rarely
U
🇩🇪German
untersuchen

To examine or investigate carefully in order to find a cause, condition, or detail. It is broader and more serious than "testen".

A2Very Often
K
🇩🇪German
kontrollieren

To check to make sure everything is in order and meets requirements. It often involves supervision or routine inspection.

A2Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
ausprobieren lassen

To let someone try something. The focus is on giving permission for a practical trial.

A2Rarely

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How to pronounce testen and what this word means

testen means test. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce testen

[ˈtɛstn̩]

testen translation

test

testen examples

Wir testen zwei verschiedene Überschriften.

testen transcription

[ˈtɛstn̩]

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testen meaning: what does it mean?

etwas prüfen oder ausprobieren.

testen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

testen is pronounced as [ˈtɛstn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

testen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wir testen zwei verschiedene Überschriften. Translation: Мы тестируем два разных заголовка.

Is testen part of Advertising vocabulary?

Yes, testen (test) can be learned in the Advertising topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is testen part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, testen (test) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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