die Probe
Translation
sample, specimen, rehearsal, test
Examples
Der Arzt nimmt eine Blutprobe.
The doctor takes a blood sample.
Die erste Probe für das Konzert ist heute.
The first rehearsal for the concert is today.
Grammar Patterns
to take a sample ((of sth.)) eine Probe ((von et3)) nehmen The researcher takes a sample of the water.
to do a rehearsal ((for sth.)) eine Probe ((für et4)) machen The band is doing a rehearsal for the concert.
Similar Words
das Muster (sample/pattern), der Versuch (attempt), der Test (test)
Etymology
From Latin 'proba' (a test, proof). Cognate with English 'probe' and 'prove'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'probe' for a scientific sample. For rehearsal, think of it as a 'trial' run to 'prove' the show is ready.