noun
das Experiment, -e
kísérlet
Ein Versuch, bei dem man etwas testet, um neue Informationen zu bekommen oder zu prüfen, ob eine Idee richtig ist.
The German word "Experiment" is a noun borrowed directly from Latin (and via French), meaning "experiment" or "test" in English.
It is not a compound, so it is not made of smaller German words, but the root traces back to experiri (to try, test).
Similar words:
- Versuch – trial, attempt, or experiment
- Erprobung – testing, trial
- Test – test, examination
Difference:
- Experiment usually refers to a controlled scientific test to prove or disprove a hypothesis.
- Versuch is more general and can mean any attempt or trial, not necessarily scientific.
- Erprobung emphasizes testing in practical or applied contexts.
- Test is broader and used for examinations or checks in various fields.
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Das Experiment beginnt um drei Uhr.noun
A kísérlet három órakor kezdődik.
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