probieren
/pʁoˈbiːʁən/
verb
A2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (3rd sg.)
- probiert
- past
- probierte
- perfect
- hat probiert
Meaning
-
to try (out), to taste
Close to versuchen, but probieren is common for trying food or clothes on.
Similar words
ausprobieren and probieren are close synonyms for "to try out"; probieren also separately means "to taste."
Practice
1 What does probieren mean?
to try (out), to taste
2 Fill the gap: Möchtest du den Kuchen ___?
Full sentence: Möchtest du den Kuchen probieren? (Would you like to try the cake?)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches probieren?
probieren: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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