Der Versuch
Example: Der Versuch, das Problem zu lösen, war erfolgreich.
Definition
"Der Versuch" refers to an attempt or effort to do or achieve something, especially when the outcome is not guaranteed. It often implies trying something new or challenging, as in the phrase, 'Der Versuch, das Problem zu lösen, war erfolgreich,' meaning 'The attempt to solve the problem was successful.'
Etymology
The word "der Versuch" comes from the German verb 'versuchen,' which means 'to try' or 'to attempt.' It originated from Middle High German 'versuoch,' combining 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating a process) and 'suoch' (meaning search or trial). Did you know that "Versuch" literally relates to the act of searching or trying out something?
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"Der Versuch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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