Bedeutung
Checking knowledge.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Test di Medicina' is one of the most stressful events for young Italians, as it determines who can become a doctor in a highly competitive system. Italians often view the American obsession with standardized testing (SATs, etc.) as the origin of the word 'test' in their own language. In Italian offices, 'fare un test' is often used for 'beta testing' software, reflecting the influence of English in the tech sector. Italians are very health-conscious and frequently 'fanno test' at the pharmacy for minor issues like high blood pressure.
Avoid 'Prendere'
Never say 'prendere un test'. It sounds like you are physically picking up a piece of paper and walking away with it.
Use 'di' for subjects
Always follow 'test' with 'di' to specify what you are testing: 'test di gravidanza', 'test di lingua'.
Bedeutung
Checking knowledge.
Avoid 'Prendere'
Never say 'prendere un test'. It sounds like you are physically picking up a piece of paper and walking away with it.
Use 'di' for subjects
Always follow 'test' with 'di' to specify what you are testing: 'test di gravidanza', 'test di lingua'.
The 'Crocette' obsession
Italians call multiple-choice tests 'test a crocette' because you mark them with little crosses (croci).
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'fare'.
Ieri io ________ un test di matematica molto difficile.
Since the sentence starts with 'Ieri' (Yesterday), we need the passato prossimo: 'ho fatto'.
Which of these is the correct way to say 'I have to take a blood test'?
Devo...
In Italian, we always use 'fare' for medical tests.
Match the type of test to the situation.
1. Test Drive, 2. Test del sangue, 3. Test di ingresso
Test drive happens at a dealership (concessionaria), blood tests at a hospital (ospedale), and entrance tests at university.
Fill in the missing word in the dialogue.
A: Hai studiato? B: Sì, spero di superare il ________ di domani.
The noun 'test' is needed here to complete the object of the sentence.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Common Types of 'Test'
Medical
- • del sangue
- • COVID
- • allergico
School
- • di ingresso
- • di lingua
- • a crocette
Tech
- • drive
- • di velocità
- • di carico
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIeri io ________ un test di matematica molto difficile.
Since the sentence starts with 'Ieri' (Yesterday), we need the passato prossimo: 'ho fatto'.
Devo...
In Italian, we always use 'fare' for medical tests.
1. Test Drive, 2. Test del sangue, 3. Test di ingresso
Test drive happens at a dealership (concessionaria), blood tests at a hospital (ospedale), and entrance tests at university.
A: Hai studiato? B: Sì, spero di superare il ________ di domani.
The noun 'test' is needed here to complete the object of the sentence.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, you can say 'fare il test per la patente', although 'fare l'esame della patente' is also very common.
It is masculine: 'il test', 'un test'.
Foreign words usually don't change in the plural in Italian, so it remains 'i test'.
Yes, it is neutral and widely used in professional settings.
You say 'Ho superato il test'.
You say 'Ho fallito il test' or 'Il test è andato male'.
Yes, 'fare un test COVID' or 'fare un tampone' are both correct.
'Test' is usually shorter or more technical; 'esame' is broader and more formal.
Yes, 'testare' is a common verb in tech and marketing.
Yes, for example, 'fare un test antidoping'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
dare un esame
similarTo take a formal exam
fare una prova
synonymTo do a trial or rehearsal
superare il test
builds onTo pass the test
fallire il test
contrastTo fail the test
test a crocette
specialized formMultiple choice test
