das Experiment
Translation
experiments, trials, tests
Examples
Wir machen Experimente im Chemieunterricht.
We are doing experiments in chemistry class.
Die Ergebnisse der Experimente waren überraschend.
The results of the experiments were surprising.
Grammar Patterns
ein Experiment durchführen/machen to conduct/do an experiment The scientists are conducting an experiment.
ein Experiment mit+3 to do an experiment with ((sth.)) She is doing an experiment with water.
Similar Words
der Versuch (attempt, trial), die Probe (test, sample), der Test (test)
Etymology
From Latin 'experimentum' (a trial, test, proof). It's an international cognate.
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English 'experiment'. Just remember the German pronunciation and the neuter article 'das'.