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Präparat
In German
Präparat
pre-pah-RAHT
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
preparation
In English means: "the action or process of preparing something"
✅ Actually means
Präparat
specimen, preparation (e.g., in a lab), compound, medication
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Memory Tip
A German 'Präparat' is something already 'prepared' or a 'specimen'. It's the *result* or *item*, not the *act* of preparing.
Example Sentences
1
Die Biologen untersuchten ein mikroskopisches Präparat.
The biologists examined a microscopic specimen.
2
Dieses Präparat wird für die Analyse benötigt.
This preparation is needed for the analysis.