German Phrase
Probier vorher deine Kamera und dein Mikrofon aus.
Meaning
This sentence is a friendly instruction or piece of advice regarding technical preparation. It uses the separable verb 'ausprobieren' to suggest testing equipment to ensure everything functions correctly. The adverb 'vorher' highlights the necessity of doing this prior to a specific event, like a video call.
When to use
Use this phrase when helping a friend or colleague prepare for an online meeting, a webinar, or a digital language lesson. It is particularly relevant for users of apps like Speeek where audio and video quality are essential for practice.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Probiervorherdeine Kameraunddein Mikrofonaus
Separable Verbs
The verb 'ausprobieren' is separable. In an imperative sentence, the prefix 'aus' is placed at the very end.
Gender Agreement
'Deine' is feminine to match 'die Kamera', while 'dein' is neuter to match 'das Mikrofon'.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe gleich mein erstes Gespräch auf Speeek.
I have my first conversation on Speeek in a moment.
Viel Erfolg! Probier vorher deine Kamera und dein Mikrofon aus.
Good luck! Test your camera and your microphone beforehand.
✕Common Mistakes
Probier vorher deine Kamera und dein Mikrofon.
The verb is 'ausprobieren'. Without the prefix 'aus' at the end, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
Probier vorher dein Kamera und dein Mikrofon aus.
'Kamera' is a feminine noun (die Kamera), so the possessive pronoun must be 'deine' to match the gender.
↔Alternatives
Teste dein Equipment im Voraus.
Test your equipment in advance.
Überprüfe bitte, ob Kamera und Mikro funktionieren.
Please check if the camera and mic are working.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, being technically prepared for a meeting is seen as a sign of respect for others' time. While 'Probier' is the informal imperative (Du-form) common among friends and in modern tech companies, you should use 'Probieren Sie' in very formal business contexts.