This is the 15760th most frequent Russian word.
пробы
"Пробы" in English means "samples" or "tests," depending on context.
Here, 'пробы' means 'samples' in a scientific or analytical context.
Мы взяли пробы воды из реки для анализа.
We took water samples from the river for analysis.
Here, 'пробы' refers to acting auditions, common in the context of theater or cinema.
Попробуй сыграть пробы для этой роли.
Try to audition for this role.
In this context, 'пробы' indicates the act of testing or trying something out.