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How do you say "to try" in German?
versuchen
In German, "to try" is versuchen.
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Pronunciation
Fer-ZOO-hen. Stress on second syllable, 'ver' (fer), 'suchen' (zoo-hen).
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb, prefix ver-. Past tense: versuchte, past participle: versucht. Takes accusative or infinitive.
Example sentence
Wir versuchen das Puzzle.
We try the puzzle.
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How to remember versuchen
Ver- adds intensity. Versuchen is attempting something, trying to achieve it.
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Questions about versuchen
How do you say "to try" in German?
In German, "to try" is versuchen. It is a noun.
How is versuchen written in German?
versuchen is written using the standard German script.
How is versuchen used in a sentence?
Use versuchen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Wir versuchen das Puzzle. (We try the puzzle.).
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