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versuchen.

to try, to attempt (often with an uncertain result)

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxən/
  1. to try, to attempt (often with an uncertain result)

    intransitive · weak
    Bitte sei still, ich versuche zu schlafen.
  2. to try, to taste

    weak
  3. to tempt

    weak
  4. to dabble in, to experiment with (often with an uncertain result)

    reflexive · weak
  5. to examine

    archaic · weak
Where this word comes from

From ver- + suchen. Compare English forseek, Dutch verzoeken.

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