Versuch
attempt
an effort to do something
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What's the difference between Versuch / Bemühen / Anstrengung / Unternehmung / Versuchung / Angriff
attempt — an effort to do something
An earnest effort or endeavor; often sounds broader and softer than the more specific „Versuch“.
Sein Bemühen, die Aufgabe zu lösen, war deutlich zu sehen.
Его старание решить задачу было хорошо заметно.
Great effort or exertion; emphasizes difficulty and the use of energy.
Der Aufstieg war eine große Anstrengung für alle.
Подъём был большим усилием для всех.
An undertaking or venture; more organized than a simple attempt.
Die Unternehmung war gut geplant und erfolgreich.
Предприятие было хорошо спланировано и успешно.
Temptation or allure; not a synonym of „attempt“ in meaning, but a different word that can be confused with it.
Die Versuchung, das letzte Stück Kuchen zu essen, war groß.
Искушение съесть последний кусок пирога было велико.
Attack or assault; not used for „attempt“ in normal modern usage.
Der Angriff kam plötzlich aus dem Nichts.
Нападение произошло внезапно, из ниоткуда.
Effort or endeavor; very close to „Bemühen“, often slightly more formal or bookish.
Trotz großer Bemühung gab es kein schnelles Ergebnis.
Несмотря на большие усилия, быстрого результата не было.
Trial, test, or rehearsal; can mean an attempt only in the sense of testing or trying something out.
Wir machen heute eine Probe des neuen Liedes.
Сегодня мы делаем репетицию новой песни.
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How to pronounce Versuch and what this word means
Versuch translation: attempt. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Versuch
/ˈfʊʁzaɪ̯ç/
Versuch translation
attempt
Versuch transcription
/ˈfʊʁzaɪ̯ç/
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Versuch meaning: what does it mean?
der Versuch, etwas zu tun; eine Anstrengung
Versuch pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Versuch is pronounced as /ˈfʊʁzaɪ̯ç/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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