der/die Testende
Translation
person being tested, test subject, examinee
Examples
Der Testende muss die Fragen beantworten.
The person being tested must answer the questions.
Alle Testenden warteten auf das Ergebnis.
All test subjects were waiting for the result.
Grammar Patterns
as subject ((nom)) as a subject The person being tested is nervous.
Similar Words
der Prüfling (examinee), der Proband (test subject)
Etymology
A nominalization of the present participle of 'testen' (to test). 'test-' + '-ende' (suffix for nominalized participles).
Memory Tips
Literally 'the testing one'. The '-ende' suffix often refers to a person performing an action (e.g., der Studierende - the student).