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 effort to do something; to try(general action)

a.to try to do something

Er versuchte, das Rätsel zu lösen.He tried to solve the puzzle.

b.to attempt an action

Sie versuchte, früher nach Hause zu kommen.She attempted to get home earlier.

Conjugation

Infinitiveversuchen
Present (ich)versuche
Present (du)versuchst
Present (er/sie/es)versucht
Preterite (ich)versuchte
Participle IIversucht
Konjunktiv II (ich)versuchte
Imperative (singular)versuche
Imperative (plural)versucht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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