English–German
“make an effort” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈmyːən/
Example
Ich bemühe mich, pünktlich zu sein.
I am making an effort to be on time.
How to say “make an effort” in German
“Make an effort” in German is bemühen.
A focused attempt to bring about a result, sometimes by drawing on another person's help or attention.
Example sentences with bemühen
Er bemüht sich um eine schnelle Antwort.
He is trying to get a quick answer.
Tips for using bemühen
- The construction is commonly sich bemühen, etwas zu tun or sich um etwas bemühen, with the reflexive pronoun and the preposition required by the intended pattern.
Other German words for “make an effort”
Ich strenge mich an, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.
I am making an effort to pass the exam.