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 attempt(action, effort)
a.to strive or make an attempt to do or accomplish something
Er versuchte, das Fenster zu öffnen, aber es klemmte.—He tried to open the window, but it was stuck.
b.to taste or test something (less common, culinary)
Möchtest du die Suppe versuchen?—Would you like to taste the soup?
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.
