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Präparat

specimen, preparation (e.g., in a lab), compound, medication

In German

Präparat

pre-pah-RAHT

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

Memory TipA 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.

FAQ

How do you say "specimen, preparation (e.g., in a lab), compound, medication" in German?

"specimen, preparation (e.g., in a lab), compound, medication" in German is "Präparat" (pre-pah-RAHT). Example: Die Biologen untersuchten ein mikroskopisches Präparat..

competition

Konkurrenz

kɔŋkʊˈrɛnts

Sensitive (easily affected emotionally or physically)

sensibel

zen-ZEE-bel

check, inspection, monitoring

Kontrolle

kon-TROL-leh

presentation, paper, report (given orally)

Referat

reh-feh-RAHT