VERB
versuchen/fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxn̩/to try; to attempt
versuchen is a German verb that means to try or to attempt. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "versuchte" and the past participle is "versucht".
Definitions
1.to make an attempt at doing something; to try(general action)
a.to make an effort to do something
Ich will es noch einmal versuchen.—I want to try it again.
2.to taste, sample something(food, etc.)
a.to try or sample food, drink, etc.
Möchtest du den Kuchen versuchen?—Do you want to try the cake?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | versuchen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | versuche |
| Present (du) | versuchst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | versucht |
| Preterite (ich) | versuchte |
| Participle II | versucht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | versuchte |
| Imperative (singular) | versuche |
| Imperative (plural) | versucht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "versuchen" mean in English?
- "versuchen" means to try or to attempt. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "versuchen"?
- "versuchen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "versuchen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "versuchen" is "versucht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "versuchen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "versuchen" becomes "versuchte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "versuchen"?
- "versuchen" is a verb in German.
