versuchen
to try / to attempt
A regular inseparable prefix verb meaning 'to try' or 'to attempt'. Often used with 'zu + Infinitiv': 'Ich versuche, Deutsch zu lernen'.
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | versuche |
| du | versuchst |
| er/sie/es | versucht |
| wir | versuchen |
| ihr | versucht |
| sie/Sie | versuchen |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | versuchte |
| du | versuchtest |
| er/sie/es | versuchte |
| wir | versuchten |
| ihr | versuchtet |
| sie/Sie | versuchten |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| haben | versucht |
z.B.: Ich habe versucht
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| versuch(e) | versucht | versuchen Sie |
Example Sentences
Ich versuche, jeden Tag Deutsch zu üben.
I try to practice German every day.
Versuch es noch einmal!
Try it one more time!
Usage Tips
Regular conjugation, easy to learn. Past participle: 'versucht' (no 'ge-' due to inseparable prefix). Use with 'zu': 'Versuch, pünktlich zu sein!'.
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