verb
anprobieren
try on
The German word "anprobieren" is a verb meaning "to try on" (especially clothes or shoes).
- It’s made of:
- "an" (a prefix meaning "on" or "at")
- "probieren" (meaning "to try")
Similar words:
- "ausprobieren" — to try out (more general experimentation)
- "anziehen" — to put on (clothes, but not specifically trying)
- "testen" — to test (more general)
Difference:
- "anprobieren" specifically refers to trying on clothes to see if they fit or suit you.
- "ausprobieren" is broader, testing or trying something out, not limited to clothes.
- "anziehen" means actually putting on clothes, not just testing fitting.
- "testen" is broader, often related to more formal testing.
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Examples
Sie probiert das Kleid an.verb
She tries on the dress.
Marie möchte im Geschäft etwas anprobieren.verb
Marie wants to try on something in the store.
Warum habt ihr die Jacken nicht im Laden anprobiert?verb
Why didn’t you try on the jackets in the store?
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