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

Infinitivetesten
Present (ich)teste
Present (du)testest
Present (er/sie/es)testet
Preterite (ich)testete
Participle IIgetestet
Konjunktiv II (ich)testete
Imperative (singular)teste
Imperative (plural)testet
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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