Experimentieren
Example: Wir experimentieren im Labor mit neuen Chemikalien.
Definition
"Experimentieren" means to perform scientific tests or trials in order to discover something new or to test a hypothesis. For example, in the phrase 'Wir experimentieren im Labor mit neuen Chemikalien,' it refers to conducting experiments in a laboratory setting.
Etymology
The German word "experimentieren" comes from the Latin 'experimentum,' meaning 'trial' or 'test.' It entered German through the influence of scientific language in the Renaissance, reflecting the practice of conducting tests to gain knowledge. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'experiment,' highlighting their common scientific heritage.
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"Experimentieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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