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Test

test

A short examination used to check knowledge or ability.

IPA/tɛst/

Test has one syllable, and that syllable is stressed.

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Meaning 1neutral · 90%

A short examination used to check knowledge or ability.

Natural examples

Wir schreiben am Freitag einen Test in Deutsch.

We are taking a German test on Friday.

Der Test war leichter als die letzte Prüfung.

The test was easier than the last examination.

Für den Test lernt Paul jeden Abend zwanzig Minuten.

Paul studies for the test for twenty minutes every evening.

Usage note

In schools and courses, Test usually means a fairly short examination. Common expressions are einen Test schreiben and für einen Test lernen.

Useful combinations

einen Test schreiben — to take a short written examinationfür einen Test lernen — to study for a testeinen Test bestehen — to achieve the required result in a test

Common mistake

Wir machen morgen ein Test.

Wir machen morgen einen Test.

Test is masculine, so the indefinite article in the accusative is einen.

Mini-lesson: Der Test in schools and courses

Test is masculine: der Test, die Tests. In learning contexts, a Test is a short examination. Typical expressions are einen Test schreiben, für einen Test lernen and einen Test bestehen.

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Meaning 2neutral · 90%

An examination used to check whether something is present, correct or in working order.

Natural examples

Der Arzt macht einen Test auf Allergien.

The doctor performs an allergy test.

Der Test zeigt nach wenigen Minuten ein Ergebnis.

The test gives a result after a few minutes.

Vor der Reise braucht sie einen aktuellen Test.

She needs a recent test before the journey.

Usage note

In medical contexts, Test is often used with more detail, for example ein Allergietest or ein Test auf eine Krankheit.

Useful combinations

einen Test machen — to perform a test or undergo oneein positives Testergebnis — a result showing that what was being tested for was detectedein negatives Testergebnis — a result showing that what was being tested for was not detected

Mini-lesson: Der Test as an examination

Test can also mean an examination. It checks whether something is present or in order. People often say einen Test machen and then discuss the Testergebnis.

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Learning entrynounLevel A1

Test

test

A short examination used to check knowledge or ability.

IPA/tɛst/

Test has one syllable, and that syllable is stressed.

Search another word

Meaning 1neutral · 90%

A short examination used to check knowledge or ability.

Natural examples

Wir schreiben am Freitag einen Test in Deutsch.

We are taking a German test on Friday.

Der Test war leichter als die letzte Prüfung.

The test was easier than the last examination.

Für den Test lernt Paul jeden Abend zwanzig Minuten.

Paul studies for the test for twenty minutes every evening.

Usage note

In schools and courses, Test usually means a fairly short examination. Common expressions are einen Test schreiben and für einen Test lernen.

Useful combinations

einen Test schreiben — to take a short written examinationfür einen Test lernen — to study for a testeinen Test bestehen — to achieve the required result in a test

Common mistake

Wir machen morgen ein Test.

Wir machen morgen einen Test.

Test is masculine, so the indefinite article in the accusative is einen.

Mini-lesson: Der Test in schools and courses

Test is masculine: der Test, die Tests. In learning contexts, a Test is a short examination. Typical expressions are einen Test schreiben, für einen Test lernen and einen Test bestehen.

Check your learning

Choose one answer.

Which form is correct?

Meaning 2neutral · 90%

An examination used to check whether something is present, correct or in working order.

Natural examples

Der Arzt macht einen Test auf Allergien.

The doctor performs an allergy test.

Der Test zeigt nach wenigen Minuten ein Ergebnis.

The test gives a result after a few minutes.

Vor der Reise braucht sie einen aktuellen Test.

She needs a recent test before the journey.

Usage note

In medical contexts, Test is often used with more detail, for example ein Allergietest or ein Test auf eine Krankheit.

Useful combinations

Mini-lesson: Der Test as an examination

Test can also mean an examination. It checks whether something is present or in order. People often say einen Test machen and then discuss the Testergebnis.

Check your learning

Choose one answer.

Which sentence describes a medical examination?