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Versuch

attempt

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derVersuchm
Meaning of Versuch

an effort to do something

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German/ˈfʊʁzaɪ̯ç/
attempt
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What's the difference between Versuch / Bemühen / Anstrengung / Unternehmung / Versuchung / Angriff

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Versuch

attempt — an effort to do something

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Bemühen

An earnest effort or endeavor; often sounds broader and softer than the more specific „Versuch“.

B1Often

Sein Bemühen, die Aufgabe zu lösen, war deutlich zu sehen.

Его старание решить задачу было хорошо заметно.

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Anstrengung

Great effort or exertion; emphasizes difficulty and the use of energy.

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Der Aufstieg war eine große Anstrengung für alle.

Подъём был большим усилием для всех.

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Unternehmung

An undertaking or venture; more organized than a simple attempt.

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Die Unternehmung war gut geplant und erfolgreich.

Предприятие было хорошо спланировано и успешно.

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Versuchung

Temptation or allure; not a synonym of „attempt“ in meaning, but a different word that can be confused with it.

B1Very Often

Die Versuchung, das letzte Stück Kuchen zu essen, war groß.

Искушение съесть последний кусок пирога было велико.

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Angriff

Attack or assault; not used for „attempt“ in normal modern usage.

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Der Angriff kam plötzlich aus dem Nichts.

Нападение произошло внезапно, из ниоткуда.

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Bemühung

Effort or endeavor; very close to „Bemühen“, often slightly more formal or bookish.

B1Often

Trotz großer Bemühung gab es kein schnelles Ergebnis.

Несмотря на большие усилия, быстрого результата не было.

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Probe

Trial, test, or rehearsal; can mean an attempt only in the sense of testing or trying something out.

B1Very Often

Wir machen heute eine Probe des neuen Liedes.

Сегодня мы делаем репетицию новой песни.

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how to pronounce Versuch

/ˈfʊʁzaɪ̯ç/

Versuch translation

attempt

Versuch transcription

/ˈfʊʁzaɪ̯ç/

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der Versuch, etwas zu tun; eine Anstrengung

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