der Selbstversuch
Translation
self-experiment, auto-experiment
Examples
Der Forscher machte einen Selbstversuch.
The researcher conducted a self-experiment.
Ihr Selbstversuch mit der neuen Diät war erfolgreich.
Her self-experiment with the new diet was successful.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct a self-experiment ((with sth.)) Er führt einen Selbstversuch mit dem neuen Medikament durch.
Similar Words
das Experiment (the experiment), der Test (the test)
Etymology
Composed of 'Selbst' (self) and 'Versuch' (attempt, experiment). It literally means 'self-attempt' or 'self-experiment'.
Memory Tips
Picture a scientist testing a new formula on themself. That's a 'Selbstversuch'.