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(action, effort)
a.to attempt to do something
Ich versuche, jeden Tag Deutsch zu lernen.—I try to learn German every day.
b.to test or try out something
Kann ich das Kleid anprobieren? – Natürlich, versuchen Sie es ruhig.—May I try on the dress? – Of course, go ahead and try.
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.
