German word

Versuch

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈzuːx/

Meaning

  • masculine nounattempt

Example

Ich mache einen Versuch.

I am making an attempt.

Illustration for Versuch (attempt)

More examples

Bevor wir aufgeben, sollten wir einen Versuch wagen.

Before we give up, we should dare to make an attempt.

Core concept

A person tests one possible way, checks the result, and can adjust the next try.

Common phrases

  • einen Versuch machen

    make an attempt

  • einen Versuch wagen

    dare to make an attempt

Similar words

Test: A formal assessment of whether something works correctly or meets a standard.
Probe: A small-scale trial to quickly check how something behaves or feels.
Experiment: A carefully planned test of a hypothesis through controlled observation.

Definition in German

Versuch ist ein Nomen für das Ausprobieren oder Testen einer Idee, Methode oder Handlung.

Word origin

The noun Versuch comes from Middle High German versuoch and is related to versuchen, which developed from the older verb suchen with the prefix ver-.

Usage tips

  • Versuch is masculine, so the example uses the accusative form einen Versuch; its plural is Versuche.

Other meanings

  • experimentnoun
  • trialnoun

Related words

  • versuchentry outverb
  • versuchsweiseas a trialadverb

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