geprobt

Geprobt is a German term that functions as an adjective meaning "tested" or "proven." It is the past participle form derived from the verb proben and is used to indicate that a method, device, or plan has undergone practical testing or rehearsal, often under realistic conditions.

In usage, geprobt emphasizes that something has been tried in practice and has demonstrated reliability or effectiveness. It can appear in phrases such as geprobt und bewährt or geprobt in der Praxis, and it can modify nouns directly, for example, ein geprobtes System. The nuance is closer to "tested and proven" than to a mere trial, though in some registers geprobt can come across as informal or marketing-oriented.

Relation to similar terms: geprobt is related to, but distinct from, probieren (to try), proben (to rehearse or sample), and testen (to test). While probiert focuses on attempting something and getestet on objective evaluation, geprobt conveys a sense of successful, real-world validation.

Examples:

- Dieses Werkzeug ist geprobt und zuverlässig. (This tool is tested and reliable.)

- Die geprobt in der Praxis angewandten Methoden führten zu stabilen Ergebnissen. (The methods applied and proven in practice led to stable results.)

See also: proben, probieren, getestet, geprüft, bewährt.