Versuch

attempt

Plural: die Versuche/fɛɐˈzuːx/

Masculine noun meaning 'attempt' or 'experiment'. 'Einen Versuch wagen' = to dare an attempt.

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
der Versuch	die Versuche	/fɛɐˈzuːx/

Example Sentences

Es war mein erster Versuch.

It was my first attempt.

Der Versuch ist gescheitert.

The attempt failed.

Einen Versuch ist es wert.

It's worth a try.

Versuchsperson (die) — test subject

Confusing 'Versuch' meanings

✅ 'Versuch' = attempt (everyday) OR experiment (scientific). Context matters!

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