versuchen
try
Es bedeutet, etwas zu tun oder herauszufinden, ob man es schaffen kann, auch wenn man nicht sicher ist, ob es gelingt.
The German word "versuchen" is a verb that means "to try" or "to attempt." It is derived from the prefix "ver-" and the root "suchen," which means "to search." "Versuchen" implies making an effort to do something or testing a possibility.
Similar words in German include:
- "ausprobieren" (to test or try out),
- "attempten" (to attempt),
- "anstreben" (to strive for).
The differences among these words are:
- "Ausprobieren" usually refers to trying something to see how it works or if it is successful.
- "attempten" is more formal and can imply a serious endeavor.
- "anstreben" suggests a long-term goal or aspiration rather than a single attempt.
Overall, "versuchen" is a broader term that applies to various contexts of trying something.
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Examples
Ich versuche, Deutsch zu lernen.verb
I am trying to learn German.
Sie versuchen, das Problem zu lösen.verb
They try to solve the problem.
Sie versucht, den Knoten zu entwirren.verb
She tries to untangle the knot.
Er versucht, das Problem zu lösen.verb
He tries to solve the problem.
Wir versuchen, es zu reparieren.verb
We try to repair it.
Er versucht, neue Sprachen zu lernen.verb
He tries to learn new languages.
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