die Probe
Translation
rehearsal, sample, test, trial
Examples
Die Band hat heute Abend Probe.
The band has rehearsal tonight.
Möchten Sie eine kostenlose Probe?
Would you like a free sample?
Er stellte ihre Freundschaft auf die Probe.
He put their friendship to the test.
Der Arzt nahm eine Blutprobe.
The doctor took a blood sample.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) auf die Probe stellen to put (sth.) to the test He put their friendship to the test.
zur Probe on trial I'm taking the device on trial.
eine Probe ((of sth.)) a sample (of sth.) Would you like a sample of the cheese?
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Etymology
From Latin 'proba' (test, proof), related to 'probare' (to test, prove). This is the root of English words like 'probe' and 'prove'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'probe'. A probe is used for testing or sampling. A rehearsal is a 'test' of a performance. A product sample is for 'testing'.