English–German
“effort” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmyːə/
Example
Ich habe mir viel Mühe gegeben.
I put in a great deal of effort.
How to say “effort” in German
“Effort” in German is Mühe.
A task that requires sustained care and exertion, with the work itself felt as a burden.
Example sentences with Mühe
Er hatte große Mühe, das Formular auszufüllen.
He had great difficulty filling out the form.
Tips for using Mühe
- The common pattern is sich Mühe geben, meaning to make an effort, with dative sich rather than a direct object.
Other German words for “effort”
Der Aufwand lohnt sich.
The effort is worth it.
Danke für deine Bemühungen.
Thank you for your efforts.
Seine Bestrebungen haben sich ausgezahlt.
His efforts have paid off.
Er hat große Anstrengungen unternommen.
He made great efforts.